1974 BMW Touring vs. 2004 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2004 Ferrari F430 is newer by 30 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 4,307 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 398 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 395 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, 2004 Ferrari F430 (474 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2004 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Touring | F430 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 4307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
