1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2009 BMW 650
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 650 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2009 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2009 BMW 650 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 250 GTO | 650 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 490 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1935 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 70 L |