1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1956 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford Thunderbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford Thunderbird would be higher. At 5,112 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1956 Ford Thunderbird. (223 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 595 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 | 1956 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1964 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5112 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 223 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2600 mm |