1978 BMW 725 vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1978 BMW 725 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,561 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 212 (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1978 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 725.
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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1978 BMW 725 | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 725 | 212 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2561 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2260 mm |