1992 BMW 850 vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 5 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 BMW 850 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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 (450 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | F355 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 82 L |
