1992 BMW 740 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1992 BMW 740 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 740 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 740 weights approximately 400 kg more than 1963 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, 1992 BMW 740 (401 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. 1992 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1992 BMW 740 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 740 | 250 GTE |
Year Released | 1992 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 140 L |