1998 BMW 740 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 1018 kg more than 1965 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, 1998 BMW 740 (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 740 | 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 740 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 440 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 58.8 mm |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 133 L |