1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1954 Ferrari 375 America
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 375 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 375 America would be higher. At 4,523 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 375 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 296 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. 1954 Ferrari 375 America weights approximately 240 kg more than 1964 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.
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1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1954 Ferrari 375 America | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 250 GTO | 375 America |
Year Released | 1964 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1155 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 140 L |