2005 BMW 330 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (201 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1957 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, 2005 BMW 330 (410 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
