1998 BMW 328 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1998 BMW 328 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1998 BMW 328. (191 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 328. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 328 weights approximately 585 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1998 BMW 328 (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 328 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 328 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 100 L |
