1998 BMW M vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1998 BMW M 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW M (328 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (296 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW M should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW M weights approximately 650 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 M (340 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 BMW M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW M | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 140 L |
