1960 Ferrari 250 GTE vs. 2005 BMW 525
To start off, 2005 BMW 525 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 BMW 525. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 525 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 2005 BMW 525 (350 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. 2005 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | 2005 BMW 525 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 250 GTE | 525 |
Year Released | 1960 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2953 cc | 2497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 82.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 140 L | 70 L |