1986 BMW M6 vs. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1986 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M6 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 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, 1986 BMW M6 (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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1986 BMW M6 | 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M6 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1986 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 133 L |