1971 BMW Touring vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1971 BMW Touring is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 285 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Touring | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
