2009 BMW 745 vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2009 BMW 745 is newer by 30 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, 2009 BMW 745 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 400. (315 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 745 weights approximately 127 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 400. 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, 2009 BMW 745 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 400. (412 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 745 | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 745 | 400 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 412 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 120 L |
