1985 BMW M5 vs. 1952 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1985 BMW M5 is newer by 33 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), 1985 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M5 (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 212. (168 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 BMW M5 weights approximately 500 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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| 1985 BMW M5 | 1952 Ferrari 212 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M5 | 212 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 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 | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.1 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 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 | 1500 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 159 L |
