1998 BMW 845 vs. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1998 BMW 845 is newer by 11 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 58 more horse power than 1998 BMW 845. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 845. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 135 kg more than 1998 BMW 845. 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, 1987 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 BMW 845. (420 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 BMW 845.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW 845 | 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 845 | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2710 mm |
