1977 BMW 732 vs. 2006 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 732. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 732 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1977 BMW 732. (194 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 732. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 732 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 2006 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 732. (290 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 732.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 732 | 2006 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 732 | F430 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3210 cc | 4308 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 483 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 95 L |
