1988 BMW M5 vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1988 BMW M5 is newer by 26 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 3,533 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 BMW M5 (311 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW M5 weights approximately 323 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. 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, 1988 BMW M5 (360 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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1988 BMW M5 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 250 GTE |
Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3533 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 360 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1733 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |