1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1951 Riley RM A
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Riley RM A would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Riley RM A weights approximately 285 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1951 Riley RM A | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 250 GTO | RM A |
Year Released | 1963 | 1951 |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2870 mm |