Grand Tourer vs. Sports Car

What’s the difference between a Grand Tourer and a sports car? Sports cars tend to focus primarily on performance, while Grand Tourers focus on both performance and luxury. But while GT cars have specific characteristics, “sports car” is a much broader term that can encompass wildly disparate vehicles.

What is a GT Car?

What is a Sports Car?

True sports cars are designed for performance at high speeds, and are always low to the ground. The key metric for a sports car will always be performance, particular its speed and its handling. High-output engines are the norm. The problem with the term “sports” car, though, is that the definition is vague and very broad.

For instance, both the Ferrari Portofino and something like the Chevrolet Corvette could both be called sports cars because they emphasize performance, even though the Corvette could never dream of keeping up with the Ferrari on a track. It’s because of this that most enthusiasts have turned to more granular definitions like supercar and hypercar. All supercars and hypercars can plausibly be called sports cars, but there are plenty of sports cars that are not worthy of being labeled as supercars or hypercars. 

Compared to Grand Tourers, garden-variety sports cars like the Ford Mustang tend to be crude in terms of their engineering and features. But those that fall into the supercar or hypercar categories, such as the Ferrari Roma, showcase the elegance that you’ll find in any Prancing Horse. 

To put it another way: because of the broadness of the term “sports car,” it’s generally better to consider the automaker above this particular designation, whether you’re looking to buy or if you’re just comparing top speeds.

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Grand touring cars are a great choice for anybody who wants a standout daily driver that can also perform on the track. Fortunately, we can help facilitate the purchase of a new or pre-driven Ferrari, whether you’re in Indianapolis, Milwaukee, or elsewhere in the United States. We’re here to help you find the perfect Prancing Horse for your desires from our dealership in the Chicago area — to get started, contact us today.