1992 BMW 850 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 850 (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 850 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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 850 (450 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 100 L |
