2000 Ferrari F1 2000 vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 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 2,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 (771 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 475 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 weights approximately 775 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 Ferrari F1 2000 (373 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari F1 2000 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | F1 2000 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 771 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 1 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 133 L |
