1990 BMW 520 vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 37 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 72 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 362 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:
| 1990 BMW 520 | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 520 | 250 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 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 | 1542 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2810 mm |
