2004 BMW 520 vs. 1960 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2004 BMW 520 is newer by 44 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2004 BMW 520. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 520 weights approximately 430 kg more than 1960 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, 1960 Ferrari 250 GT (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 520. (210 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 520 | 1960 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 2004 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2171 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 262 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |