1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 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 120. (170 HP @ 6700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 120 weights approximately 460 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 GTO | 120 |
| 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 | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 51 L |
