1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 2013 BMW 1 Series
To start off, 2013 BMW 1 Series is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2013 BMW 1 Series. (296 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 1 Series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 323 kg more than 2013 BMW 1 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 1 Series (407 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 1 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Ferrari 400 | 2013 BMW 1 Series | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 400 | 1 Series |
Year Released | 1979 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 2979 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 310 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 407 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2 |
Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1973 kg | 1650 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4373 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1919 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 53 L |