1990 BMW 520 vs. 1955 Ferrari D 50
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 35 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 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari D 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 902 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:
| 1990 BMW 520 | 1955 Ferrari D 50 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 520 | D 50 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 262 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |
