2007 BMW 320 vs. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2007 BMW 320 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2007 BMW 320. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 320 weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 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, 2007 BMW 320 (330 Nm @ 200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2007 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 320 | 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 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 | 1505 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 133 L |