1986 BMW M5 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,428 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1986 BMW M5. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW M5 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (314 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M5. (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M5. 1986 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 BMW M5 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1986 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3428 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 100 L |