1987 BMW Z1 vs. 1999 Ferrari 360
To start off, 1999 Ferrari 360 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW Z1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW Z1 would be higher. At 3,588 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1987 BMW Z1. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1987 BMW Z1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1987 BMW Z1. 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, 1999 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 BMW Z1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW Z1 | 1999 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Z1 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 3588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
