1998 BMW 730 vs. 1955 Ferrari 255 S
To start off, 1998 BMW 730 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 255 S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 255 S would be higher. At 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari 255 S (208 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1998 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari 255 S should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 730 weights approximately 895 kg more than 1955 Ferrari 255 S.
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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1998 BMW 730 | 1955 Ferrari 255 S | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 255 S |
Year Released | 1998 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2715 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 159 L |