1989 BMW 750 vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1989 BMW 750 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1989 BMW 750. (295 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 BMW 750 weights approximately 885 kg more than 1962 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, 1989 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO. 1989 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 BMW 750 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 750 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1989 | 1962 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 133 L |