1973 BMW Touring vs. 1973 Ferrari 246
To start off, both 1973 BMW Touring and 1973 Ferrari 246 were released in the same year (1973). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,418 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 246 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 246 (196 HP) has 111 more horse power than 1973 BMW Touring. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 246 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 246 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1973 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1973 Ferrari 246 (226 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 246 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW Touring | 1973 Ferrari 246 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Touring | 246 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 2418 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 196 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 59.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2350 mm |
