2006 BMW 740 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2006 BMW 740 is newer by 49 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 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 3700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 720 kg more than 1957 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 740 (390 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 740 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 740 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
