1988 BMW 535 vs. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 21 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 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1988 BMW 535. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 615 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, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 535 | 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 535 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 133 L |
