1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1975 Reliant SE6
To start off, 1975 Reliant SE6 is newer by 10 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Reliant SE6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1975 Reliant SE6. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1975 Reliant SE6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Reliant SE6 weights approximately 300 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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Reliant SE6. (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Reliant SE6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1975 Reliant SE6 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Reliant |
| Model | 250 GTO | SE6 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
