1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 2012 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2012 BMW 1 Series is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. 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 20 more horse power than 2012 BMW 1 Series. (335 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 1 Series weights approximately 170 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 1 Series. (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 1 Series.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 2012 BMW 1 Series | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 512 BB | 1 Series |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2979 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 53 L |
