1956 BMW 507 vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 21 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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 111 kg more than 1956 BMW 507. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 507 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1254 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2560 mm |
