1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1964 Renault Dauphine
To start off, both 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1964 Renault Dauphine were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 258 more horse power than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 283 kg more than 1964 Renault Dauphine. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Dauphine. (57 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1964 Renault Dauphine | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 250 GTO | Dauphine |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 845 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 58 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2280 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 38 L |
