1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 48 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (170 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 455 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 GTO | 118 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 51 L |
