1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (300 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 490 kg more than 1963 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
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 | 1440 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 133 L |