2009 BMW 135 vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2009 BMW 135 is newer by 50 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 135 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (247 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 135 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 2009 BMW 135 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 135 | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 135 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 100 L |
