2007 BMW 335 vs. 1981 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1981 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2007 BMW 335. 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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 335 | 1981 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 335 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
