1985 BMW 324 vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW 324 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW 324 weights approximately 216 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1969 Ferrari Dino (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW 324 | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 324 | Dino |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |
