1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (59 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ford 17. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ford 17.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GTO | 17 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1056 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 55 L |
