1957 BMW 503 vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F355 is newer by 39 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 3,496 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F355 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (377 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1957 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1957 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 BMW 503 weights approximately 150 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F355.
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, 1996 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 BMW 503 | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 503 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 82 L |
