1971 Chevrolet Impala vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1971 Chevrolet Impala is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Chevrolet Impala is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (110 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Chevrolet Impala weights approximately 800 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chevrolet Impala. (256 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chevrolet Impala.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Chevrolet Impala | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
| Model | Impala | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4092 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 98.2 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2400 mm |
