1963 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 41 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2004 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 320 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320. 2004 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2004 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 250 GTO | 320 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 63 L |