1999 BMW 740 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 BMW 740. (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 740 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1966 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, 1999 BMW 740 (419 Nm) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm). This means 1999 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 740 | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 740 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 283 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 419 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
