1961 BMW 501 vs. 1954 Ferrari 255 S
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 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 2,713 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 255 S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP) has 108 more horse power than 1961 BMW 501. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 BMW 501 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 255 S.
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 255 S | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 501 | 255 S |
Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 208 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 159 L |