2000 BMW Z3 vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2000 BMW Z3 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1956 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2000 BMW Z3. (167 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2000 BMW Z3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 BMW Z3 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1956 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, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 BMW Z3. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 BMW Z3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 BMW Z3 | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z3 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| 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 | 1345 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 100 L |
