2007 BMW 740 vs. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 2007 BMW 740 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. 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, 2007 BMW 740 (391 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE. 2007 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 740 | 1962 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 740 | 250 GTE |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 140 L |
