1962 BMW 3200 CS vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1962 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 3 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 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1962 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 700 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:
| 1962 BMW 3200 CS | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 3200 CS | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 140 L |
