1974 BMW 518 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1974 BMW 518 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1974 BMW 518. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 BMW 518 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 518. (146 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1974 BMW 518 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 518 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1974 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 133 L |