1996 Ferrari F50 vs. 2011 BMW 520
To start off, 2011 BMW 520 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari F50 would be higher. 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 568 more horse power than 2011 BMW 520. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 520.
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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 520. (380 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 520. 2011 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari F50 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari F50 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari F50 | 2011 BMW 520 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | F50 | 520 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 750 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 70 L |
