1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1979 Ford Capri
To start off, 1979 Ford Capri is newer by 15 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 184 more horse power than 1979 Ford Capri. (112 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Capri weights approximately 175 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 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Capri. 1979 Ford Capri has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ford Capri will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1979 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Capri |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 58 L |