1975 BMW 530 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1975 BMW 530 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 530 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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.
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1975 BMW 530 | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1975 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2360 mm |