2008 BMW 330 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2008 BMW 330 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2008 BMW 330. (268 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 330 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1965 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, 2008 BMW 330 (316 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 330 | 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 2008 | 1965 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 254 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 | 1545 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 133 L |