1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 1974 Ford Capri
To start off, 1974 Ford Capri is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO 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 195 more horse power than 1974 Ford Capri. (106 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1974 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ford Capri weights approximately 242 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 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ford Capri. (174 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari GTO | 1974 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | GTO | Capri |
Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 60.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2560 mm |