1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2011 Ford E-250
To start off, 2011 Ford E-250 is newer by 46 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2011 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford E-250 weights approximately 1460 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, 2011 Ford E-250 (387 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2011 Ford E-250 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. 2011 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2011 Ford E-250 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | E-250 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Van |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5504 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2017 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 2154 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3505 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 125 L |