2007 BMW 530 vs. 1960 Ferrari 256 F1
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 256 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 (292 HP @ 8600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 940 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 256 F1.
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 530 has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 530 | 1960 Ferrari 256 F1 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 256 F1 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 159 L |