1986 BMW M3 vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1986 BMW M3 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1986 BMW M3. (197 HP @ 6750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 240 kg more than 1986 BMW M3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M3. (240 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M3 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2302 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2600 mm |
