1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1963 Fiat 1300
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Fiat 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Fiat 1300 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 232 more horse power than 1963 Fiat 1300. (64 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Fiat 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Fiat 1300 weights approximately 45 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 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Fiat 1300. (93 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Fiat 1300.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1963 Fiat 1300 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 250 GTO | 1300 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 64 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 93 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 37 L |