2009 BMW 320 vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 320 | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 277 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 110 L |
