1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1999 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1999 Toyota MR2 is newer by 37 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 156 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR2. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 25 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 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR2. (183 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1999 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GTO | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 48 L |
