1988 BMW 525 vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 2,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 250 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 140 L |