2005 BMW 325 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 46 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 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 314 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (250 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
