1987 BMW 324 vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1987 BMW 324 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1987 BMW 324. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1987 BMW 324. 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW 324. (214 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW 324.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 324 | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 324 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 120 L |
