1981 BMW 745 vs. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 416 kg more than 1955 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. 1981 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1955 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 745 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
