2007 BMW 120 vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, 2007 BMW 120 is newer by 44 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 BMW 120 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2007 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 120 weights approximately 888 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156.
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. 2007 BMW 120 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 156 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 120 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 120 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 120 | 156 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 9500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1010 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2330 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 119 L |