1972 BMW Turbo vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1972 BMW Turbo is newer by 13 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1972 BMW Turbo. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 256 kg more than 1972 BMW Turbo. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Turbo. (177 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Turbo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Turbo | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Turbo | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2610 mm |
