1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2009 Pontiac G6
To start off, 2009 Pontiac G6 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Pontiac G6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Pontiac G6. (217 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Pontiac G6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Pontiac G6 weights approximately 402 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Because 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Pontiac G6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, both vehicles can yield 294 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2009 Pontiac G6 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Pontiac G6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2009 Pontiac G6 | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 250 GTO | G6 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1352 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 61 L |