1974 BMW 2.8 vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 2.8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 2.8 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1974 BMW 2.8. (187 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 2.8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 30 kg more than 1974 BMW 2.8. 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 2.8. (295 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 2.8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 2.8 | 1995 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 2.8 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3293 cc | 4943 cc |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2560 mm |
