1969 BMW 2800 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1969 BMW 2800 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 BMW 2800 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1969 BMW 2800. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 2800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 BMW 2800 weights approximately 654 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1969 BMW 2800 (236 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 BMW 2800 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 2800 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 2800 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1969 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2786 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |