1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1995 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 31 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1995 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GTO | F355 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 82 L |
