With a top speed of 280km /h vs 224 km/h The Ferrari is faster by a large margin. however by changing the body on that same chassie the coubra Daytona coupe
was clocked att 316 km/h at the Mulsana streight in 1965
Ferrari 250 GTO vs Shelby Cobra 289 S/C
| Category | Shelby Cobra 289 S/C | Ferrari 250 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 4.7 l V8 | 3.0 l V12 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 275 / 271 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 426 / 314 | 294 / 217 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1016 / 2240 | 1013 / 2233 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 270 / 267 | 296 / 292 |
Performance
| Category | Shelby Cobra 289 S/C | Ferrari 250 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.3 s | 2.6 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.1 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.3 s | 4.7 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.7 s | 5.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 7.4 s | 6.9 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 9.3 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 14.2 s | 12.7 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.7 s @ 101.9 mph | 13.5 s |
| Top speed | 214 kph (133 mph) | 280 kph (174 mph) |
Summary
| Category | Shelby Cobra 289 S/C | Ferrari 250 GTO |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 83 | 100 |
| Overall | 83 | 100 |
Verdict
250 GTO is the fastest by considerable margin.
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Olafur Bjarnason 2y ago
FastestLaps 2y ago
Probably with higher output than 275 as well. But yes - mostly it's all about aero of the body.
