2009 BMW 320 vs. 1955 Ferrari D 50
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari D 50 would be higher. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari D 50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 320 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1955 Ferrari D 50.
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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2009 BMW 320 | 1955 Ferrari D 50 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | D 50 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 262 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 640 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 970 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2290 mm |