1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 140 L |
