2004 BMW 318 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2004 BMW 318 is newer by 38 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 182 more horse power than 2004 BMW 318. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 318 weights approximately 385 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 2004 BMW 318. (180 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 318 | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 2004 | 1966 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 133 L |