1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine
To start off, 1969 Sunbeam Alpine is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 225 more horse power than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (71 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Sunbeam Alpine weights approximately 95 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 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Sunbeam Alpine.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1969 Sunbeam Alpine | |
Make | Ferrari | Sunbeam |
Model | 250 GTO | Alpine |
Year Released | 1964 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1724 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
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 | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 27 L |