1975 BMW 320 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1975 BMW 320 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1975 BMW 320. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 BMW 320 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212.
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:
1975 BMW 320 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 212 |
Year Released | 1975 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 159 L |