1979 BMW 725 vs. 1953 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1979 BMW 725 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 BMW 725 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 195. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 195.
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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1979 BMW 725 | 1953 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 725 | 195 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2510 mm |