1959 BMW 502 vs. 1950 Ferrari 340 America
To start off, 1959 BMW 502 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,102 cc (12 cylinders), 1950 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 Ferrari 340 America (220 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 502 weights approximately 210 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 340 America.
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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1959 BMW 502 | 1950 Ferrari 340 America | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 502 | 340 America |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1200 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2660 mm |