1984 BMW 725 vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 BMW 725 would be higher. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 523 more horse power than 1984 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 725.
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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW 725 | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 725 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2590 mm |
