1961 BMW 502 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1961 BMW 502 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1961 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 BMW 502 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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 502 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 502 | 340 Mexico |
Year Released | 1961 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 279 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 159 L |