1966 BMW 2000 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1966 BMW 2000 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1966 BMW 2000. (101 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 110 kg more than 1966 BMW 2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 2000. (157 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 2000 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 2000 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
