1958 BMW 502 vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 502 would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 539 more horse power than 1958 BMW 502. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 BMW 502 weights approximately 147 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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.
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1958 BMW 502 | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 502 | F40 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 640 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1263 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |