1984 BMW 323 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1984 BMW 323 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (248 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1984 BMW 323. (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 BMW 323 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1957 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, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 323. (205 Nm). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 323 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 323 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2314 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1090 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
