1959 BMW 700 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, both 1959 BMW 700 and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1959 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 385 kg more than 1959 BMW 700. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 700. (52 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 700 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 700 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 697 cc | 2953 cc |
Horse Power | 38 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 52 Nm | 245 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2610 mm |