2004 BMW 325 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2004 BMW 325 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,952 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2004 BMW 325. (189 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 325 weights approximately 510 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 325 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2491 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 114 L |
