1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1963 Volkswagen 1500
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 Volkswagen 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Volkswagen 1500 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 244 more horse power than 1963 Volkswagen 1500. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Volkswagen 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 55 kg more than 1963 Volkswagen 1500. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 | 1963 Volkswagen 1500 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 250 GTO | 1500 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 40 L |