1998 BMW 330 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1998 BMW 330 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 BMW 330. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 330 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1960 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 330 (281 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 330 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1998 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 281 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 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 | 1395 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |