1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1958 Wartburg 312
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 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Wartburg 312 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP) has 251 more horse power than 1958 Wartburg 312. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Wartburg 312. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1958 Wartburg 312 | |
Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
Model | 250 GTO | 312 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 49 HP |
Torque | 294 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 73.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2460 mm |