2009 BMW 328 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 2009 BMW 328 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 BMW 328. (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 328.
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, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 328 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 328 | 250 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2009 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 231 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 140 L |