1990 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Ferrari 275
To start off, 1990 BMW 520 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1990 BMW 520. (145 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 520 weights approximately 367 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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, 1966 Ferrari 275 (294 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 520. (186 Nm). This means 1966 Ferrari 275 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 BMW 520 | 1966 Ferrari 275 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 520 | 275 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
