2004 BMW 120 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (141 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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.
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2004 BMW 120 | 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1335 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 140 L |