1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast (395 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (301 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 662 kg more than 1964 Ferrari GTO. 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 500 Superfast (475 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 500 Superfast | GTO |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4963 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
