1998 BMW 323 vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1998 BMW 323 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE (235 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1998 BMW 323. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 323. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 323 weights approximately 185 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE.
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, both vehicles can yield 245 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1998 BMW 323 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 323 | 250 GTE |
Year Released | 1998 | 1962 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.8 mm |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 140 L |