1979 BMW 725 vs. 1993 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 BMW 725 would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1979 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1979 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. Let's talk about torque, 1993 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1993 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 725 | 1993 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 725 | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2560 mm |
