2004 BMW 330 vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2004 BMW 330 is newer by 48 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2004 BMW 330. (225 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 330 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 BMW 330 (300 Nm) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 330 | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2983 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
