1954 BMW 502 vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 208 is newer by 32 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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (254 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1954 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1954 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 BMW 502 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 208.
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, 1986 Ferrari 208 (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 BMW 502. (221 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
1954 BMW 502 | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 502 | 208 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2578 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 329 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.9:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 253 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1132 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |