1954 BMW 502 vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,578 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 948 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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:
| 1954 BMW 502 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 502 | 156 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 119 L |
