2005 BMW 525 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO would be higher. At 2,855 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (395 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 515 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 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, 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 525. (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 525 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 288 GTO |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2855 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 506 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
