1988 BMW 525 vs. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, both 1988 BMW 525 and 1988 Ferrari 412 GT were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 425 kg more than 1988 BMW 525. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 525 | 1988 Ferrari 412 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 412 GT |
Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4942 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 451 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |