1996 BMW 840 vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 195 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 840 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3982 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1740 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |
