1981 BMW 725 vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1981 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 725.
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, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 725 | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 725 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
