2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 3,589 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 40 kg more than 2004 Ferrari 360.
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 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari 360 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 360 | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 2951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 140 L |
