1995 BMW S3 vs. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1995 BMW S3 is newer by 28 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW S3 (338 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (300 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW S3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW S3 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW S3. (260 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW S3 | 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | S3 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
