1980 BMW M5 vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 28 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 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 212. (168 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 391 kg more than 1952 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.
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| 1980 BMW M5 | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M5 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 159 L |
