1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1982 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 400 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1982 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1982 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 120 L |
