1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 45 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Alpina B7 weights approximately 1155 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 405 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2012 Alpina B7 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. 2012 Alpina B7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
Make | Ferrari | Alpina |
Model | 250 GTO | B7 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 2070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5085 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3071 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 82 L |