1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 38 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 116 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1354 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 250 GTO | Touareg |
Year Released | 1965 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2304 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 100 L |