1962 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2010 BMW 120
To start off, 2010 BMW 120 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2010 BMW 120. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 120 weights approximately 411 kg more than 1962 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, 2010 BMW 120 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2010 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 GTO | 120 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 16.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4420 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 51 L |
