2009 BMW 535 vs. 1957 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
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 535 (407 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 535 | 1957 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 535 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
