2007 BMW M3 vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2007 BMW M3 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,245 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M3 weights approximately 975 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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 M3 (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW M3 | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M3 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2007 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3245 cc | 1983 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 338 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 88 L |