1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1963 Wartburg 312
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 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Wartburg 312 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 260 more horse power than 1963 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Wartburg 312 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1963 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Wartburg |
| Model | 250 GTO | 312 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 6.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 43 L |
