1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 37 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 22 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (318 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2013 BMW 6 series. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ferrari 400 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 400 | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1976 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| 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 | 1815 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 |
