1952 BMW 501 vs. 1964 Ferrari 158
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 158 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1952 BMW 501 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 158 (208 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 158 should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 823 kg more than 1964 Ferrari 158.
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:
1952 BMW 501 | 1964 Ferrari 158 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 501 | 158 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 462 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2390 mm |