1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. (123 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO weights approximately 115 kg more than 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 BMW Veritas Rennsportwagen | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Veritas Rennsportwagen | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1040 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2420 mm |
