1976 BMW 633 vs. 1955 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1976 BMW 633 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,210 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 633 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP) has 82 more horse power than 1976 BMW 633. (194 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 633. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 633 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 250 GT.
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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1976 BMW 633 | 1955 Ferrari 250 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 633 | 250 GT |
Year Released | 1976 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3210 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 276 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |