1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 133 L |
