1974 Chrysler Charger vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1974 Chrysler Charger is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,523 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Chrysler Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1974 Chrysler Charger. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1974 Chrysler Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Chrysler Charger weights approximately 380 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Chrysler Charger. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Chrysler Charger | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Charger | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3523 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2410 mm |
