1964 Ferrari GTO vs. 2004 Ford Thunderbird
To start off, 2004 Ford Thunderbird is newer by 40 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 3,934 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ford Thunderbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Thunderbird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Thunderbird weights approximately 867 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, 2004 Ford Thunderbird (388 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 2004 Ford Thunderbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 2004 Ford Thunderbird has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Ford Thunderbird will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Ferrari GTO | 2004 Ford Thunderbird | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | GTO | Thunderbird |
Year Released | 1964 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 249 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 388 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 878 kg | 1745 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |