1996 Ferrari 512 M vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2012 BMW 650. (400 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 650. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari 512 M. (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 512 M | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 512 M | 650 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4400 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 422 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2855 mm |
