1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1981 BMW M1
To start off, 1981 BMW M1 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1981 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW M1 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1965 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, 1981 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1981 BMW M1 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 250 GTO | M1 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 273 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 116 L |