2009 BMW M3 vs. 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster 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 M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1964 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 133 L |
