1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2002 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2002 Ford Explorer is newer by 40 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 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Ford Explorer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2002 Ford Explorer. (210 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Explorer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Explorer weights approximately 1024 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, 2002 Ford Explorer (335 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Explorer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2002 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GTO | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1939 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 85 L |
