1980 BMW 628 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1980 BMW 628 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,786 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW 628 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW 628 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW 628 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW 628 weights approximately 536 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1980 BMW 628 (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 BMW 628 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 BMW 628 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 628 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2786 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 181 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 924 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 159 L |
