2009 BMW 530 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (268 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 690 kg more than 1964 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 530 (320 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 530 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2953 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 | 6700 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 254 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 133 L |