1981 BMW 745 vs. 1959 Ferrari 256 F1
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 256 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 would be higher. At 3,430 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 (291 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 1030 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 256 F1.
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 745 | 1959 Ferrari 256 F1 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 745 | 256 F1 |
Year Released | 1981 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2230 mm |