1952 Ferrari 212 vs. 1963 BMW 3200 CS
To start off, 1963 BMW 3200 CS is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 625 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 212.
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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1952 Ferrari 212 | 1963 BMW 3200 CS | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 212 | 3200 CS |
Year Released | 1952 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2561 cc | 3169 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4390 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 75 L |