1990 Ferrari Testarossa vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 27 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 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (300 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 580 kg more than 1963 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, 1990 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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1990 Ferrari Testarossa | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | Testarossa | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1990 | 1963 |
Body Type | Convertible | 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 | 385 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |