1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1984 Pontiac Trans Am
To start off, 1984 Pontiac Trans Am is newer by 19 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 4,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1984 Pontiac Trans Am | |
Make | Ferrari | Pontiac |
Model | 250 GTO | Trans Am |
Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 4998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |