1996 BMW 540 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (248 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1957 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, 1996 BMW 540 (440 Nm) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 540 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. 1996 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1957 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 540 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 540 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
