1959 BMW 503 vs. 1982 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 308 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 503 would be higher. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 308 (239 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1959 BMW 503. (139 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 503. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 503 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 308.
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, 1982 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
1959 BMW 503 | 1982 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 503 | 308 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3168 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 139 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 215 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 74 L |