1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2002 Ford Excursion
To start off, 2002 Ford Excursion is newer by 38 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 5,407 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2002 Ford Excursion. (252 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford Excursion weights approximately 2295 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Because 2002 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Excursion will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Ford Excursion (475 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2002 Ford Excursion 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. 2002 Ford Excursion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2002 Ford Excursion | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GTO | Excursion |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 3210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 2050 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 167 L |
