1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1981 Porsche 944
To start off, 1981 Porsche 944 is newer by 17 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 151 more horse power than 1981 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Porsche 944 weights approximately 430 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1981 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GTO | 944 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2410 mm |