2008 BMW 525 vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 BMW 525. 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, 1978 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1978 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 525 | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
