2005 BMW 318 vs. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2005 BMW 318 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2005 BMW 318. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 318. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 318 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1955 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, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 318. (167 Nm). This means 1955 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 318.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 318 | 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 318 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 100 L |