1972 BMW 520 vs. 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z
To start off, both 1972 BMW 520 and 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z were released in the same year (1972). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z (251 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW 520 | 1972 Zagato Ferrari 3Z | |
| Make | BMW | Zagato |
| Model | 520 | Ferrari 3Z |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 251 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
