1971 BMW 3 vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 190 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW 3 | 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 3 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2560 mm |
