1959 BMW 507 vs. 1955 Ferrari 750
To start off, 1959 BMW 507 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 750 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 BMW 507 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 750 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1959 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 750 should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 BMW 507 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 750.
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 507 | 1955 Ferrari 750 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 507 | 750 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 760 kg |