1985 Alpine V6 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO

To start off, 1985 Alpine V6 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1985 Alpine V6. (158 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1985 Alpine V6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alpine V6 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Alpine V6. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Alpine V6.

Compare all specifications:

1985 Alpine V6 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
Make Alpine Ferrari
Model V6 250 GTO
Year Released 1985 1965
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 2848 cc 2952 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 158 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 7500 RPM
Torque 230 Nm 294 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 5500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1110 kg 950 kg
Vehicle Length 4320 mm 4410 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1680 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1230 mm
Wheelbase Size 2350 mm 2410 mm


 

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