1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 BMW 650 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 1255 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | 650 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 70 L |
