1978 BMW 520 vs. 1967 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1978 BMW 520 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 1,987 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1978 BMW 520. (135 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW 520 weights approximately 630 kg more than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1978 BMW 520 (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1978 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 520 | 1967 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 520 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1951 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 204 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1670 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
