2007 BMW Alpina vs. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2007 BMW Alpina is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,397 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW Alpina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW Alpina (500 HP) has 224 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW Alpina should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW Alpina weights approximately 795 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 BMW Alpina (700 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW Alpina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 250 GT. 2007 BMW Alpina has automatic transmission and 1956 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1956 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW Alpina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW Alpina | 1956 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Alpina | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4397 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 276 HP |
| Torque | 700 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1975 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 100 L |
