1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1981 Ford Cougar
To start off, 1981 Ford Cougar is newer by 14 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 4,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Ford Cougar is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ford Cougar weights approximately 565 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. 1981 Ford Cougar has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Ford Cougar will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1981 Ford Cougar | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 250 GTO | Cougar |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4186 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2760 mm |