1968 Austin A 60 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1968 Austin A 60 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP) has 236 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 172 kg more than 1965 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin A 60 | 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Austin | Ferrari |
Model | A 60 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1968 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1622 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 60 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 122 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1122 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 133 L |