1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2009 Ford F-250
To start off, 2009 Ford F-250 is newer by 46 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 5,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford F-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 300 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Ford F-250 weights approximately 16 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, 2009 Ford F-250 (495 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford F-250 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 | 2009 Ford F-250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | F-250 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5399 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 495 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 12.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 115 L |