1996 BMW 740 vs. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 1996 BMW 740 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1996 BMW 740. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 740 weights approximately 355 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
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, 1996 BMW 740 (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. 1996 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica has manual transmission. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 740 | 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 740 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 336 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 119 L |
