2006 BMW 545 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2006 BMW 545 is newer by 47 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 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 545 weights approximately 635 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 BMW 545 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 2006 BMW 545 has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 545 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 545 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 545 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4396 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 114 L |
