1992 BMW 740 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 28 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1992 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 775 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, 1992 BMW 740 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 740 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 740 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 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 | 1690 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 133 L |
