1989 BMW 850 vs. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1989 BMW 850 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (386 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1989 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1989 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 251 kg more than 1989 BMW 850. 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, 1984 Ferrari Testarossa (490 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 BMW 850. (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 BMW 850. 1989 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 1984 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1984 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 BMW 850 | 1984 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 386 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 490 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 275 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.4 seconds | 5.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1506 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 115 L |
