1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1992 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1992 Ferrari F40 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 1800. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 BMW 1800 would be higher. At 2,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800.
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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1992 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 1800 | F40 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 2934 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 472 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 7.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 120 L |