1987 Ferrari F40 vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 BMW Z4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 2011 BMW Z4. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW Z4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 BMW Z4 weights approximately 371 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
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 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW Z4. (298 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Ferrari F40 | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | F40 | Z4 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1791 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2497 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 55 L |
