1997 BMW 730 vs. 1996 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 1 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 560 more horse power than 1997 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 838 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 BMW 730. (279 Nm). This means 1996 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 BMW 730.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 BMW 730 | 1996 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 730 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 750 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 10500 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 69 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 907 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
