1966 BMW 1602 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1966 BMW 1602 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1966 BMW 1602. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1966 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 BMW 1602 weights approximately 16 kg more than 1951 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. Let's talk about torque, 1951 Ferrari 212 (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 BMW 1602. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Ferrari 212 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 BMW 1602 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1602 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 159 L |
