1971 BMW Touring vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW Touring weights approximately 115 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW Touring | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | Touring | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1971 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |