1978 Ferrari 400 vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 34 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 192 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 410 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Ferrari 400 | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 400 | 118 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 422 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 51 L |
