1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1995 Porsche 968
To start off, 1995 Porsche 968 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 2,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Porsche 968 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1995 Porsche 968. (240 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1995 Porsche 968. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Porsche 968 weights approximately 485 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, 1995 Porsche 968 (305 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Porsche 968 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 Porsche 968 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GTO | 968 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 104 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 255 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 74 L |