1968 BMW 2002 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1968 BMW 2002 is newer by 8 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 102 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2002. (130 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2002. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 404 kg more than 1968 BMW 2002. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2002. (178 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2002.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2002 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 2002 | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 140 L |
