1990 BMW 520 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 265 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (246 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 520 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1990 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 246 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58.8 mm |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1277 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2610 mm |