1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 18 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 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 179 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 3.3. (285 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 3.3. 1976 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 3.3 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 3.3 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3295 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |
