1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1963 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Publica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Publica would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 267 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Publica. (29 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Publica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 335 kg more than 1963 Toyota Publica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Publica. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Publica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1963 Toyota Publica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 250 GTO | Publica |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 22.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 75 L |
