1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 19 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 185 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (111 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Fiat 131 weights approximately 190 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 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 250 GTO | 131 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 111 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2500 mm |