2006 BMW 530 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,979 cc, 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (23 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1964 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, 2006 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 530 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2953 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 133 L |
