1983 BMW 725 vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1983 BMW 725 is newer by 5 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 187 more horse power than 1983 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1983 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 725 | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 725 | 400 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1978 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |