1976 BMW 633 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 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 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 425 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, 1976 BMW 633 (285 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1976 BMW 633 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1976 BMW 633 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 633 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1976 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |