1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2001 BMW 325
To start off, 2001 BMW 325 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2001 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 325 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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 (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 325. (250 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 325. 2001 BMW 325 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 325 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2001 BMW 325 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 GT | 325 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 62 L |
