1968 BMW 2000 vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 2000 would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 504 more horse power than 1968 BMW 2000. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 140 kg more than 1968 BMW 2000. 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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 553 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 2000. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 2000 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 2000 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
