2009 BMW 550 vs. 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 57 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 4,799 cc, 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1952 Ferrari 500 Mondial | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | 500 Mondial |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 1984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2260 mm |
