1967 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 2013 BMW 3 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 3 Series is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2013 BMW 3 Series. (238 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 3 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 3 Series weights approximately 655 kg more than 1967 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 (350 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 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 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2013 BMW 3 Series has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 3 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | 2013 BMW 3 Series | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 250 GTO | 3 Series |
Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 294 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10:01 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4636 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2031 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 60 L |