1962 BMW 3200 CS vs. 1985 Ferrari F1 156
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 3200 CS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 3200 CS would be higher. At 3,169 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 BMW 3200 CS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 609 more horse power than 1962 BMW 3200 CS. (160 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 3200 CS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 BMW 3200 CS weights approximately 955 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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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1962 BMW 3200 CS | 1985 Ferrari F1 156 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 3200 CS | F1 156 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
Engine Size | 3169 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 769 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1090 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2770 mm |