1984 BMW 316 vs. 1989 Ferrari F40

To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 316. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 316 would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 552 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 273 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (140 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316. 1984 BMW 316 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 BMW 316 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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