1961 BMW 700 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 BMW 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 BMW 700 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (315 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 1961 BMW 700. (38 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1961 BMW 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1961 BMW 700. 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 BMW 700. (52 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 BMW 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 BMW 700 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 700 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 697 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 52 Nm | 412 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2130 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 120 L |
