1977 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 11 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 162 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 650 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 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 | 1565 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 133 L |