1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1958 Land Rover 109
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 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) has 229 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 785 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Land Rover 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Land Rover 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1958 Land Rover 109 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 250 GTO | 109 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2780 mm |
