1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire
To start off, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is newer by 14 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 4,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. (130 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire weights approximately 383 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, 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1979 Oldsmobile Starfire | |
Make | Ferrari | Oldsmobile |
Model | 250 GTO | Starfire |
Year Released | 1965 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 4997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 332 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1333 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 70 L |