1977 BMW 728 vs. 1952 Ferrari 225
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 225. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 225 would be higher. At 2,788 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 BMW 728 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 225 (210 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1977 BMW 728. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 225 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 686 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 225.
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.
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1977 BMW 728 | 1952 Ferrari 225 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 728 | 225 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 2713 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2260 mm |