1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1964 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, both 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1964 Volkswagen 1500 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 244 more horse power than 1964 Volkswagen 1500. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1964 Volkswagen 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Volkswagen 1500 weights approximately 15 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1964 Volkswagen 1500 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 250 GTO | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1493 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 40 L |
