1994 BMW 740 vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1994 BMW 740 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1994 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1994 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1994 BMW 740. 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, 1994 BMW 740 (400 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 1994 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1994 BMW 740 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 740 | 400 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 392 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 118 L |