1963 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2003 Ford 427

To start off, 2003 Ford 427 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 6,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Ford 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford 427 (582 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford 427 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.

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, 2003 Ford 427 (704 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 459 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Ford 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. 2003 Ford 427 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Ford 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Ferrari 250 GTE 2003 Ford 427
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 250 GTE 427
Year Released 1963 2003
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2951 cc 6997 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 235 HP 582 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 245 Nm 704 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic


 

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