1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 190 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 100 L |
