1999 Dodge Caravan vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1999 Dodge Caravan is newer by 36 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 850 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Because 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Caravan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Caravan | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Caravan | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2410 mm |
