2006 BMW M3 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 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 7 more horse power than 2006 BMW M3. (333 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 326 kg more than 2006 BMW M3. 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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (355 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3245 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 333 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
