2009 BMW 320 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2009 BMW 320 is newer by 33 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 199 more horse power than 2009 BMW 320. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 320.
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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 320. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 320 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 320 | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |