1961 BMW 501 vs. 1954 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1961 BMW 501 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 195 (129 HP) has 29 more horse power than 1961 BMW 501. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 BMW 501 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 195.
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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1961 BMW 501 | 1954 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 501 | 195 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 129 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |