1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2002 Lexus IS
To start off, 2002 Lexus IS 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2002 Lexus IS. (201 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2002 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lexus IS weights approximately 625 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, 2002 Lexus IS (296 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2002 Lexus IS 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 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2002 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
Model | 250 GTO | IS |
Year Released | 1964 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 66 L |