1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 251 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ford Capri weights approximately 70 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (87 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Capri |
Year Released | 1967 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |