1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1965 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, both 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO and 1965 Volkswagen 1600 were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP) has 243 more horse power than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Volkswagen 1600 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1965 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1965 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 250 GTO | 1600 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 294 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 85.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 40 L |