2007 BMW M6 vs. 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 23 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. (395 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 715 kg more than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO. (506 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO.
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2007 BMW M6 | 1984 Ferrari 288 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M6 | 288 GTO |
Year Released | 2007 | 1984 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2855 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 506 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |