1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1987 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1987 Ford RS 200 is newer by 23 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 49 more horse power than 1987 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1987 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ford RS 200 weights approximately 317 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ford RS 200. (292 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1987 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 292 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1232 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 116 L |