2007 BMW 530 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 48 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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 530 (480 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 2007 BMW 530 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. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 260 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 244 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |