1958 BMW 600 vs. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 600 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1958 BMW 600. (20 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 1335 kg more than 1958 BMW 600. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1985 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 600. (38 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 600 | 1985 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 600 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 583 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 38 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2910 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1710 mm | 2710 mm |
