1995 BMW M3 vs. 1980 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1995 BMW M3 is newer by 15 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 4,821 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1995 BMW M3. (282 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1995 BMW M3. 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, 1980 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M3. (320 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M3 | 1980 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 4821 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 120 L |
