1988 BMW 520 vs. 1962 Ferrari 156
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 156. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 156 would be higher. At 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 156 (187 HP @ 9500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 156 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 1110 kg more than 1962 Ferrari 156.
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. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1962 Ferrari 156 has manual transmission. 1962 Ferrari 156 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 520 | 1962 Ferrari 156 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 520 | 156 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 119 L |
