1976 Avanti Avanti vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1976 Avanti Avanti is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 6,570 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1976 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1976 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 665 kg more than 1966 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, 1976 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1976 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Avanti Avanti | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Avanti | Ferrari |
| Model | Avanti | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 6570 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 442 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2410 mm |
