1955 BMW 501 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 BMW 501 would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT (260 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1955 BMW 501. (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1955 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 BMW 501 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1958 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.
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1955 BMW 501 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 501 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1955 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2610 mm |