1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1973 Renault 15
To start off, 1973 Renault 15 is newer by 8 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 237 more horse power than 1973 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1973 Renault 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Renault 15 weights approximately 15 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Renault 15. (98 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1973 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Renault |
| Model | 250 GTO | 15 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 55 L |
