1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2011 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW 535 weights approximately 275 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 400.
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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 535. 2011 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1978 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1978 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 400 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 400 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3071 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
