1966 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 1213 kg more than 1963 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, 1966 Chrysler New Yorker (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Chrysler New Yorker | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
Model | New Yorker | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 109.7 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.3 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2163 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5870 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 133 L |