1996 BMW 540 vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 32 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 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1996 BMW 540. (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 540. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 937 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 540 | GTO |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2410 mm |
