1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2011 BMW 530
To start off, 2011 BMW 530 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2011 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 530.
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, 2011 BMW 530 (310 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2011 BMW 530 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. 2011 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2011 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 250 GTO | 530 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 70 L |