1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 33 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 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GTO | 550 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 485 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 597 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2590 mm |
