2007 BMW 545 vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, 2007 BMW 545 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 545 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 250. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 545 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 545 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250. 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.
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2007 BMW 545 | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 545 | 250 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |