1980 BMW M5 vs. 1978 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1980 BMW M5 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 312 (503 HP @ 12200 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1980 BMW M5. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M5 weights approximately 791 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.
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1980 BMW M5 | 1978 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 312 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 218 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 12200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1391 kg | 600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1020 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2570 mm |