1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 BMW 650
To start off, 2012 BMW 650 is newer by 36 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, 2012 BMW 650 (400 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 650 weights approximately 194 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 BMW 650 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1976 Ferrari 400. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW 650 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 BMW 650 (609 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2012 BMW 650 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 400 | 650 |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 609 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1896 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1369 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
