1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1996 Ford Ranger
To start off, 1996 Ford Ranger is newer by 33 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 182 more horse power than 1996 Ford Ranger. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1996 Ford Ranger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Ranger weights approximately 445 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ford Ranger. (198 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ford Ranger.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1996 Ford Ranger | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Ranger |
Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2507 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2840 mm |