1959 BMW 501 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 501 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 501 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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:
1959 BMW 501 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 501 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 190 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |