1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 775 kg more than 1964 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 355 Spider | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 294 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 133 L |
