1969 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider weights approximately 105 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider. (170 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1779 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
