1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1981 GMC Suburban
To start off, 1981 GMC Suburban 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 6,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1981 GMC Suburban. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 GMC Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1480 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Because 1981 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1981 GMC Suburban (326 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. 1981 GMC Suburban 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 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1981 GMC Suburban | |
Make | Ferrari | GMC |
Model | 250 GTO | Suburban |
Year Released | 1967 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 6210 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3300 mm |