1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2001 Ford 49
To start off, 2001 Ford 49 is newer by 35 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 3,899 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ford 49 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2001 Ford 49. (128 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2001 Ford 49. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Ford 49 weights approximately 383 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford 49. (175 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford 49. 2001 Ford 49 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Ford 49 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2001 Ford 49 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | 49 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3899 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 175 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1298 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |