1959 BMW 507 vs. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 BMW 507. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 BMW 507 would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1959 BMW 507. (148 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1959 BMW 507. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia weights approximately 235 kg more than 1959 BMW 507. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 BMW 507. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 BMW 507.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 BMW 507 | 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 507 | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3169 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1938 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1214 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 86 L |
