1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1961 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, 1964 Ferrari GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Vauxhall Velox. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Vauxhall Velox would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. (94 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 357 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 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, 1964 Ferrari GTO (255 Nm) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Vauxhall Velox. (201 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Vauxhall Velox.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari GTO | 1961 Vauxhall Velox | |
Make | Ferrari | Vauxhall |
Model | GTO | Velox |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2651 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 201 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2720 mm |