1956 BMW 507 vs. 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 507 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 574 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 500 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, 1956 BMW 507 (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (206 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1956 BMW 507 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 507 | 1960 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 507 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1956 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 206 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 88 L |