1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1973 Porsche 914
To start off, 1973 Porsche 914 is newer by 9 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 211 more horse power than 1973 Porsche 914. (85 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1973 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Porsche 914 weights approximately 51 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 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 914. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1973 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GTO | 914 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 61 L |