2009 BMW 535 vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, 2009 BMW 535 is newer by 56 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 535 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 535 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 250. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 250.
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 535 | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 535 | 250 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |