1981 BMW 745 vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 BMW 745 weights approximately 596 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico.
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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 1981 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 745 | 340 Mexico |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 279 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 227 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1596 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 159 L |
