1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1985 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1985 Ford Sierra is newer by 18 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 152 more horse power than 1985 Ford Sierra. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ford Sierra weights approximately 290 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Sierra. (220 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1985 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 250 GTO | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2620 mm |
