1965 Chevrolet Caprice vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Caprice would be higher. At 6,476 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. (275 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1965 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 755 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 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.
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1965 Chevrolet Caprice | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Caprice | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6476 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5420 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2410 mm |