1981 BMW 528 vs. 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1981 BMW 528 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1981 BMW 528. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 528 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1981 BMW 528 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 528 | 1958 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 528 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
