1988 BMW 524 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1988 BMW 524 is newer by 30 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1988 BMW 524. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 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 40 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 524. (210 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1958 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 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 524 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1315 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |
