1964 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 49 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 3 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 705 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, 2013 BMW 3 Series (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 3 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 250 GTO | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.2 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 254 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1375 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 61 L |