1978 BMW B7 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 21 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 320 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 367 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW B7 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | B7 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 280 HP |
| Torque | 627 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1180 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
