1996 BMW 735 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1996 BMW 735 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,498 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 735 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1996 BMW 735. (232 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 735 weights approximately 1020 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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 735 (321 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 735 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 735 | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 140 L |
