1953 BMW 501 vs. 1965 Ferrari P5
To start off, 1965 Ferrari P5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 BMW 501 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 BMW 501 weights approximately 445 kg more than 1965 Ferrari P5.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 BMW 501 | 1965 Ferrari P5 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 501 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 296 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
