1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire

To start off, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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 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 148 more horse power than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 639 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.

Because 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Pontiac Sunfire, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Sunfire. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire 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. 1995 Pontiac Sunfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1964 Ferrari 250 GTO 1995 Pontiac Sunfire
Make Ferrari Pontiac
Model 250 GTO Sunfire
Year Released 1964 1995
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2953 cc 2475 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 7500 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 294 Nm 226 Nm
Torque RPM 5500 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 73 mm 90 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58.8 mm 94 mm
Top Speed 254 km/hour 174 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 915 kg 1554 kg
Vehicle Length 4410 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1760 mm
Vehicle Height 1230 mm 1400 mm
Wheelbase Size 2420 mm 2700 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 133 L 60 L