1979 BMW 735 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1979 BMW 735. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 730 kg more than 1958 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. Let's talk about torque, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 735 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 735 | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 140 L |
