2006 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2006 BMW 320 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2006 BMW 320. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 320 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 320 | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
