1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia
To start off, both 1964 Ferrari GTO and 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 249 more horse power than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 18 kg more than 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 1964 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | GTO | Karmann-Ghia |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2430 mm |
