1957 BMW 502 vs. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1
To start off, both 1957 BMW 502 and 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,579 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 502 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1957 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 502 weights approximately 756 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 502 | 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 502 | 801 F1 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 2579 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
