1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1979 Ford Monarch
To start off, 1979 Ford Monarch 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 4,122 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Ford Monarch is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ford Monarch weights approximately 545 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. 1979 Ford Monarch 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 Monarch will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1979 Ford Monarch | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Monarch |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4122 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2800 mm |