1998 BMW 730 vs. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 565 kg more than 1955 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 730 (280 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 1998 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1998 BMW 730 | 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
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 | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 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 | 1745 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |