1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 43 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 176 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1140 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Ferrari | Land Rover |
| Model | 250 GTO | Defender |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 75 L |
