1987 BMW 750 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 385 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 750 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 3586 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 291 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 95 L |
