1957 BMW 503 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1957 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 503 weights approximately 550 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1957 BMW 503 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 503 | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 133 L |