1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 54 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 BMW 1 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (227 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 785 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| 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 | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 4373 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1919 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 53 L |
