1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 is newer by 12 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 210 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Porsche 912 weights approximately 225 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 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GTO | 912 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2220 mm |