1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk weights approximately 500 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.
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1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1956 Studebaker Sky Hawk | |
Make | Ferrari | Studebaker |
Model | 250 GTO | Sky Hawk |
Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4735 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
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 |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2980 mm |