2007 BMW 335 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 49 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), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 920 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, 2007 BMW 335 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 335 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 335 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2007 | 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 | 282 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 140 L |