2006 BMW 740 vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 2006 BMW 740 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 740 (303 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (169 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 740 weights approximately 985 kg more than 1951 Ferrari 212. 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. 2006 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 212 has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 212 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2006 BMW 740 | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 740 | 212 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 303 HP | 169 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 159 L |