2006 BMW M6 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 2006 BMW M6 is newer by 48 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 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (296 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M6 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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2006 BMW M6 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M6 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2006 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4997 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |