1996 BMW 540 vs. 1947 Ferrari 125
To start off, 1996 BMW 540 is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Ferrari 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Ferrari 125 would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 540 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1947 Ferrari 125. (71 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1947 Ferrari 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 540 weights approximately 1095 kg more than 1947 Ferrari 125. 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. 1996 BMW 540 has automatic transmission and 1947 Ferrari 125 has manual transmission. 1947 Ferrari 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 540 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 BMW 540 | 1947 Ferrari 125 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 540 | 125 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1947 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1845 kg | 750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |