1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1960 Fiat 1200
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 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 243 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Fiat 1200 weights approximately 10 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. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1960 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 250 GTO | 1200 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 37 L |
