1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2003 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 612 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 5,746 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 850 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ferrari 612 (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2003 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | 612 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 5746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
