1981 BMW 525 vs. 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia
To start off, 1981 BMW 525 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia (238 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1981 BMW 525. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 525 weights approximately 240 kg more than 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia.
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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1981 BMW 525 | 1954 Ferrari 250 Mille Miglia | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 250 Mille Miglia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1040 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2410 mm |