1965 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2012 BMW 328
To start off, 2012 BMW 328 is newer by 47 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2012 BMW 328. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 328 weights approximately 675 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Because 2012 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2012 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 GTO | 328 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 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 | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4536 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1816 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 57 L |
