1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1972 Ford Fairlane
To start off, 1972 Ford Fairlane is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,097 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1972 Ford Fairlane. (153 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Fairlane 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Ford Fairlane (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1972 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1972 Ford Fairlane | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Fairlane |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4097 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2950 mm |