1978 BMW M1 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1978 BMW M1 is newer by 12 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1978 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 385 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, 1978 BMW M1 (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW M1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M1 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 133 L |
