1986 BMW M3 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1986 BMW M3 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1986 BMW M3. (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M3 weights approximately 370 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW M3 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M3 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1986 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2360 mm |