1992 BMW 520 vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 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 GTO (255 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm). This means 1964 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | GTO |
Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 255 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 878 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1140 mm |