2000 Chrysler Viper vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2000 Chrysler Viper is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 675 kg more than 1962 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, 2000 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 327 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Viper | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 1590 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2400 mm |
