1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 525 weights approximately 920 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2012 BMW 525 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 250 Testarossa | 525 |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4899 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1464 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 70 L |