2009 BMW 325 vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2009 BMW 325 is newer by 44 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2009 BMW 325. (194 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 325.
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 325 (400 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 325 | 1965 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 133 L |
