2006 BMW 525 vs. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 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 140 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525.
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 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW 525 | 1976 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
