1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2004 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2004 Ford Expedition is newer by 40 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), 2004 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2004 Ford Expedition. (260 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Expedition weights approximately 1579 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, 2004 Ford Expedition (475 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2004 Ford Expedition 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. 2004 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2004 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GTO | Expedition |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5407 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2494 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 106 L |
