1962 BMW 1800 vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 156 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 1,771 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 BMW 1800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 1800 weights approximately 581 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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:
1962 BMW 1800 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 1800 | 156 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1771 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 119 L |