1995 BMW M5 vs. 1988 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1995 BMW M5 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 3,794 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 1995 BMW M5. (335 HP @ 6900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1995 BMW M5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW M5 weights approximately 625 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 BMW M5. (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 BMW M5 | 1988 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M5 | F40 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3794 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 120 L |
