1976 BMW 3.3 vs. 1975 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1976 BMW 3.3 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 3,295 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 BMW 3.3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 312 (488 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1976 BMW 3.3. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 3.3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 BMW 3.3 weights approximately 844 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 312.
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. 1976 BMW 3.3 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 BMW 3.3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1976 BMW 3.3 | 1975 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 3.3 | 312 |
Year Released | 1976 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3295 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 194 HP | 488 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 12200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1494 kg | 650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2520 mm |