1956 BMW 507 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 13 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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 174 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
1956 BMW 507 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 507 | Dino |
Year Released | 1956 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 193 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 60 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1080 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 65 L |