2006 BMW 530 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 30 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 85 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 400 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |