2009 BMW 120 vs. 1964 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari GTO (301 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 562 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 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, 2009 BMW 120 (351 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari GTO. (255 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1964 Ferrari GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 120 | GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 351 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 878 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
