2005 BMW 330 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 2005 BMW 330 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2005 BMW 330. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 330 weights approximately 775 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, both vehicles can yield 300 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 330 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 140 L |
