1994 BMW M5 vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1994 BMW M5 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 3,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 BMW M5 (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 156. (187 HP @ 9500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 BMW M5 weights approximately 1324 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1994 BMW M5 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 156 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3793 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1786 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2330 mm |