1988 BMW 730 vs. 1955 Ferrari D 50
To start off, 1988 BMW 730 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari D 50 would be higher. At 2,984 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1988 BMW 730. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 730 weights approximately 960 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
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 730 | 1955 Ferrari D 50 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 730 | D 50 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 2984 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
