1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2001 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 38 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 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 740 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Ferrari 360 (375 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 2001 Ferrari 360 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 | 2001 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GTO | 360 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 375 Nm |
| 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
