2008 BMW 320 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 29 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 483 kg more than 2008 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 320. (330 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 320. 2008 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1979 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1979 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 320 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 400 |
Year Released | 2008 | 1979 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 330 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 118 L |