1984 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 591 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 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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1984 Ferrari Testarossa | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | Testarossa | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1984 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 386 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 115 L | 133 L |