1988 BMW 535 vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1988 BMW 535. (215 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1956 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, 1988 BMW 535 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 535 | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 535 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1988 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1530 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 |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 100 L |