2009 BMW 650 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 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 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (335 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 490 kg more than 2009 BMW 650.
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, 2009 BMW 650 (490 Nm) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 650 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 2009 BMW 650 has automatic transmission and 1976 Ferrari 400 has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 400 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 650 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 650 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 650 | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4797 cc | 4822 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 362 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 422 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |