1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 2001 Ford TE-50
To start off, 2001 Ford TE-50 is newer by 37 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford TE-50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Ford TE-50. (295 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford TE-50. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford TE-50 weights approximately 788 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, 2001 Ford TE-50 (435 Nm) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 2001 Ford TE-50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari GTO | 2001 Ford TE-50 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | GTO | TE-50 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4940 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2800 mm |
