2001 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2001 BMW 318 is newer by 35 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2001 BMW 318. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 318 weights approximately 525 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, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 318 | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 2001 | 1966 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1895 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 133 L |