1979 BMW 735 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1979 BMW 735. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 485 kg more than 1959 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, 1979 BMW 735 (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1979 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 735 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 735 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
