2004 BMW 630 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2004 BMW 630 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 630 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2004 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 630 weights approximately 826 kg more than 1963 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, 2004 BMW 630 (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 BMW 630 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2004 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW 630 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 630 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 2004 | 1963 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1776 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 133 L |