1990 BMW 518 vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, both 1990 BMW 518 and 1990 Ferrari F40 were released in the same year (1990). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 509 more horse power than 1990 BMW 518. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 518. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 518 weights approximately 260 kg more than 1990 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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 518. (161 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 518.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 518 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 518 | F40 |
Year Released | 1990 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 622 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 120 L |