1996 BMW 525 vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 1996 BMW 525 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1996 BMW 525. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 525 weights approximately 406 kg more than 1987 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, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3950 RPM). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 525 | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | F40 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1987 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 472 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 245 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 120 L |