1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2011 BMW 128
To start off, 2011 BMW 128 is newer by 47 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2011 BMW 128. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 128. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 128 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 128. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 128.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2011 BMW 128 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 GTO | 128 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 53 L |
