1958 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2010 BMW 320
To start off, 2010 BMW 320 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2010 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 320.
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, 2010 BMW 320 (380 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 320 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | 2010 BMW 320 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 GT | 320 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 57 L |
