1987 Ferrari 412 GT vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2013 BMW 6 series. (311 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 2013 BMW 6 series. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 195 kg more than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT.
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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 BMW 6 series. (447 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 BMW 6 series. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari 412 GT has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 412 GT | 6 series |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.2 :1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1885 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4897 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1364 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 70 L |
