1977 BMW 530 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1977 BMW 530 is newer by 20 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1977 BMW 530. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 530 weights approximately 145 kg more than 1957 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, 1977 BMW 530 (256 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1977 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 530 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 256 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
