1981 BMW 628 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1981 BMW 628 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (232 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1981 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 628 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 628 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 628 | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |
