2009 BMW 550 vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 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 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 250. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 550 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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2009 BMW 550 | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 550 | 250 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 68 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 140 L |