2009 BMW 745 vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 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 12 more horse power than 2009 BMW 745. (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1976 Ferrari 400.
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 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 2009 BMW 745 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 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 745 | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 745 | 400 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 328 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1985 kg | 1925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 120 L |