1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2003 Porsche GT2
To start off, 2003 Porsche GT2 is newer by 40 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Porsche GT2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Porsche GT2 (456 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Porsche GT2 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Porsche GT2 weights approximately 496 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, 2003 Porsche GT2 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Porsche GT2 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 | 2003 Porsche GT2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 250 GTO | GT2 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 456 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2360 mm |
