1974 BMW Touring vs. 1981 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 400 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring 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 221 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1974 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 262 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 1981 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1981 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Touring | 400 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
