1996 BMW 528 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, both 1996 BMW 528 and 1996 Ferrari F50 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F50 (750 HP @ 10500 RPM) has 549 more horse power than 1996 BMW 528. (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 788 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, 1996 Ferrari F50 (520 Nm) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 528. (280 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 528 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 528 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69 mm |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 376 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
