1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1953 Ford 12 M
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford 12 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford 12 M would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 1953 Ford 12 M. (37 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford 12 M.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1953 Ford 12 M | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | 12 M |
Year Released | 1967 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1590 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1620 mm |