1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2000 Opel Speedster is newer by 37 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 103 more horse power than 2000 Opel Speedster. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Speedster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Speedster weights approximately 58 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Speedster. (250 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Ferrari | Opel |
| Model | 250 GTO | Speedster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 61 L |
