1974 BMW Touring vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1974 BMW Touring is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 150 kg more than 1974 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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Touring | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
