1999 BMW M28i vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1999 BMW M28i is newer by 39 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 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 BMW M28i is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 BMW M28i (250 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (239 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW M28i should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW M28i weights approximately 460 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1999 BMW M28i (355 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm). This means 1999 BMW M28i will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW M28i | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M28i | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
