1992 BMW 520 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1992 BMW 520 is newer by 33 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 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1992 BMW 520. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 520 weights approximately 248 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 (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 520 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1488 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |