1974 BMW Touring vs. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is newer by 16 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 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 855 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, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 1990 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Touring | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
