1972 BMW Touring vs. 1988 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1988 Ferrari F40 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 539 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 590 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1988 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Touring | F40 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2460 mm |
