2004 BMW 545 vs. 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, 2004 BMW 545 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2004 BMW 545. (315 HP @ 7750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 545 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1962 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, 2004 BMW 545 (447 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 545 | 1962 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 545 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1780 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 119 L |
