1956 BMW 507 vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 56 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 1956 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 351 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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 BMW 507 | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 507 | 599 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 196 km/hour | 335 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 3.3 seconds |
| 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 | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 105 L |
