1992 BMW 850 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 106 kg more than 1992 BMW 850. 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, 1992 BMW 850 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 1992 BMW 850 has manual transmission. 1992 BMW 850 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 120 L |
