1978 BMW M1 vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1990 Ferrari F40 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 349 more horse power than 1978 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW M1 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F40.
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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW M1. (330 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW M1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW M1 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M1 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 273 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 116 L | 120 L |
