2005 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2005 BMW 320 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (340 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 2005 BMW 320. (149 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 345 kg more than 2005 BMW 320. 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 320 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 320 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
