1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. Both 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT are equipped with a 2,953 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 95 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GTO | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 100 L |
