1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1981 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 870 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000. 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, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1981 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 2000 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 118 L |
