1983 BMW 725 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1983 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW 725.
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, 1983 BMW 725 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1983 BMW 725 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW 725 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 725 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2260 mm |
