1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 2002 BMW Z8
To start off, 2002 BMW Z8 is newer by 43 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 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 BMW Z8 weights approximately 345 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 2002 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 2002 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 GT | Z8 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 73 L |
