1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GTO | 12 M |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 37 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1620 mm |
