2004 Buick Rainier vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2004 Buick Rainier is newer by 42 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Buick Rainier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2004 Buick Rainier. (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick Rainier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick Rainier weights approximately 1100 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 2004 Buick Rainier (387 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 2004 Buick Rainier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Buick Rainier | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Buick | Ferrari |
| Model | Rainier | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1962 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 387 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2015 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 133 L |
