1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1985 Ferrari F1 156
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 23 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, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 473 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 370 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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.
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1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1985 Ferrari F1 156 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 250 GTO | F1 156 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 769 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2770 mm |