1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1980 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 1980 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 16 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 270 more horse power than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. (26 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 225 kg more than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Suzuki Jimny. (52 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Suzuki Jimny.
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1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1980 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Ferrari | Suzuki |
Model | 250 GTO | Jimny |
Year Released | 1964 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 539 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 26 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 52 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1400 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2040 mm |