1997 BMW 850 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 BMW 850 would be higher. At 5,379 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 850 weights approximately 470 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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, 1997 BMW 850 (490 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm). This means 1997 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 1997 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 2008 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2008 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 BMW 850 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 850 | 360 |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5379 cc | 3586 cc |
Horse Power | 329 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 490 Nm | 373 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2610 mm |