1984 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 18 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (321 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 2111 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
