1996 BMW 520 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1996 BMW 520 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1996 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 520 weights approximately 451 kg more than 1958 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 520 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1496 kg | 1045 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |