1972 BMW 520 vs. 2008 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 599 is newer by 36 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 5,999 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 599 (612 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 462 more horse power than 1972 BMW 520. (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 325 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, 2008 Ferrari 599 (608 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 520. (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 520. 2008 Ferrari 599 has automatic transmission and 1972 BMW 520 has manual transmission. 1972 BMW 520 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari 599 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 520 | 2008 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 599 |
Year Released | 1972 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 612 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 608 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 331 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 21.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 105 L |