2006 BMW M3 vs. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,244 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1955 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 M3 (365 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
