1975 BMW Coupe vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 BMW Coupe would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1975 BMW Coupe. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW Coupe.
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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW Coupe. (251 Nm). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW Coupe | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Coupe | 456 |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3001 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.1:1 | 10.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2610 mm |
