2005 BMW 745 vs. 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 2005 BMW 745 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 BMW 745 (341 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (190 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 745 weights approximately 1345 kg more than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 745 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
2005 BMW 745 | 1961 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 745 | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 2005 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4392 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 341 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 88 L |