1992 BMW 850 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1996 Ferrari F50 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,576 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (380 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 958 kg more than 1996 Ferrari F50.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (550 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F50. (520 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5576 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 376 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
