1956 BMW 507 vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 17 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 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 507 weights approximately 19 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 507. (220 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 507 | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4388 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 282 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
