1998 BMW 323 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 40 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1998 BMW 323. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 795 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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 323. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 323 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 323 | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 140 L |
