1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 42 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 2,972 cc, 2005 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (179 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 670 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2005 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mitsubishi |
| Model | 250 GTO | Colt |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2972 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1620 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 95 L |
