1980 BMW M1 vs. 1955 Ferrari 750
To start off, 1980 BMW M1 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 750 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M1 (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 750. (247 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M1 should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 656 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1980 BMW M1 | 1955 Ferrari 750 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M1 | 750 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 760 kg |