1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 214 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (82 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ford Capri weights approximately 51 kg more than 1966 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 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (149 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Capri |
Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 91 L |