1976 BMW 628 vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, both 1976 BMW 628 and 1976 Ferrari 512 BB were released in the same year (1976). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1976 BMW 628. (185 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 1976 BMW 628.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 BMW 628. (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 BMW 628 | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 628 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
