1987 BMW 750 vs. 1966 Ferrari 206
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 206. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 206 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 206. (217 HP @ 9000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 1260 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 206. 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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1987 BMW 750 | 1966 Ferrari 206 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 750 | 206 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 3880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |