1978 BMW M1 vs. 1978 Ferrari 312
To start off, both 1978 BMW M1 and 1978 Ferrari 312 were released in the same year (1978). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 312 (503 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 230 more horse power than 1978 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 700 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 312.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1978 Ferrari 312 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M1 | 312 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 12200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2140 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2570 mm |
