1986 BMW 325 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1986 BMW 325 is newer by 27 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1986 BMW 325. (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 325 weights approximately 75 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 325. (226 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW 325 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
