1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1975 Porsche 924
To start off, 1975 Porsche 924 is newer by 13 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 173 more horse power than 1975 Porsche 924. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1975 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Porsche 924 weights approximately 265 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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Porsche 924. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1975 Porsche 924 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GTO | 924 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2500 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 61 L |
