1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1969 Volkswagen 1302
To start off, 1969 Volkswagen 1302 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. 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 @ 7500 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (34 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 200 kg more than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Volkswagen 1302. (84 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Volkswagen 1302.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1969 Volkswagen 1302 | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 250 GTO | 1302 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 64 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 40 L |