1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2006 BMW 525
To start off, 2006 BMW 525 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2006 BMW 525. (215 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 216 kg more than 2006 BMW 525. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 525. (251 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2006 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 400 | 525 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
