1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1954 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 21 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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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1975 BMW Coupe | 1954 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | Coupe | 255 S |
Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3001 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2260 mm |