1977 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 BMW 335
To start off, 2012 BMW 335 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 400 (336 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2012 BMW 335. (320 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 15 kg more than 2012 BMW 335. 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, 2012 BMW 335 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Ferrari 400 | 2012 BMW 335 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 400 | 335 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 57 L |
