2004 BMW M6 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2004 BMW M6 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,998 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 33 kg more than 2004 BMW M6.
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 M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2004 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400. 1979 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2004 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 2004 BMW M6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 BMW M6 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M6 | 400 |
Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4998 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 315 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 412 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1818 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |