1973 BMW 3 vs. 2007 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2007 Ferrari F430 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1973 BMW 3. (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1973 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 329 kg more than 1973 BMW 3. 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, 2007 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 BMW 3 | 2007 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 3 | F430 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3153 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 287 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Top Speed | 222 km/hour | 305 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.5 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1599 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |
