1972 BMW 520 vs. 1978 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 308 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW 520. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW 520 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 308 (240 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (113 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1972 BMW 520. 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, 1978 Ferrari 308 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (165 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 1978 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 308 |
Year Released | 1972 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 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 Weight | 1230 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 74 L |