1980 BMW M1 vs. 1986 Ferrari F1 86
To start off, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 BMW M1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 BMW M1 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 BMW M1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 (839 HP @ 11500 RPM) has 566 more horse power than 1980 BMW M1. (273 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari F1 86 should accelerate faster than 1980 BMW M1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 BMW M1 weights approximately 871 kg more than 1986 Ferrari F1 86.
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.
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1980 BMW M1 | 1986 Ferrari F1 86 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M1 | F1 86 |
Year Released | 1980 | 1986 |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 273 HP | 839 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 11500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 545 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2130 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2770 mm |