1988 BMW 524 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 31 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 (280 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 524. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 524 weights approximately 175 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 (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 524.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 524 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 524 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1957 |
| 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 | 113 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
