1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1980 Porsche 924
To start off, 1980 Porsche 924 is newer by 15 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 122 more horse power than 1980 Porsche 924. (174 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1980 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Porsche 924 weights approximately 229 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Porsche 924. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1980 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 250 GTO | 924 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 229 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 | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 62 L |