1998 BMW V12 vs. 1975 Ferrari 512 BB

To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 512 BB 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 231 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB. (339 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB. 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 457 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB. (452 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 512 BB. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1975 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1975 Ferrari 512 BB 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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