2009 BMW 120 vs. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (176 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 250 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 405 kg more than 1966 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, 2009 BMW 120 (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 120 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. 2009 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 120 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
| 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 | 176 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 16.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 133 L |
