1987 BMW 316 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1987 BMW 316 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP) has 210 more horse power than 1987 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 316 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 316 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 316 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1987 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1571 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 133 L |