1965 Daihatsu Compagno vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1965 Daihatsu Compagno is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 261 more horse power than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 150 kg more than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno. (66 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Daihatsu Compagno.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Daihatsu Compagno | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Ferrari |
| Model | Compagno | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 797 cc | 2953 cc |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 765 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2400 mm |
