1988 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 2,441 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 BMW 525 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari Dino (177 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari Dino should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 465 kg more than 1968 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, 1988 BMW 525 (239 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1988 BMW 525 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari Dino. 1988 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari Dino has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari Dino will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1968 Ferrari Dino | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | Dino |
Year Released | 1988 | 1968 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2441 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 239 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 57 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 225 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 | 1605 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |