2009 Cadillac SRX vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2009 Cadillac SRX is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,564 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Cadillac SRX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Cadillac SRX. (255 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 Cadillac SRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Cadillac SRX weights approximately 939 kg more than 1965 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, 2009 Cadillac SRX (344 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2009 Cadillac SRX has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Cadillac SRX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Cadillac SRX | 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Cadillac | Ferrari |
| Model | SRX | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 344 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1889 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 133 L |
