1998 BMW V12 vs. 1973 Ferrari 246

To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 246. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 246 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP) has 374 more horse power than 1973 Ferrari 246. (196 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1973 Ferrari 246. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 534 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 246. 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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 683 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 246. (226 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 246. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1973 Ferrari 246 has manual transmission. 1973 Ferrari 246 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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