1996 BMW 840 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 38 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 1090 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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, 1996 BMW 840 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa has manual transmission. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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| 1996 BMW 840 | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 840 | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 140 L |
