1958 BMW 600 vs. 1954 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1958 BMW 600 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Ferrari 255 S weights approximately 300 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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.
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1958 BMW 600 | 1954 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 600 | 255 S |
Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 583 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 20 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2260 mm |