1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 1979 Toyota Mark II is newer by 16 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 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 @ 7500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 250 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GTO | Mark II |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
