1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2004 Samsung SM5
To start off, 2004 Samsung SM5 is newer by 42 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 174 more horse power than 2004 Samsung SM5. (122 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Samsung SM5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Samsung SM5 weights approximately 411 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 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Samsung SM5. (162 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Samsung SM5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2004 Samsung SM5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Samsung |
| Model | 250 GTO | SM5 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1838 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2710 mm |
