1997 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2012 BMW 640
To start off, 2012 BMW 640 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2012 BMW 640. (311 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 640. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 640 weights approximately 290 kg more than 1997 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 2012 BMW 640 (630 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari Maranello. (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 640 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari Maranello. 2012 BMW 640 has automatic transmission and 1997 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 1997 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 640 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari Maranello | 2012 BMW 640 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Maranello | 640 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 630 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4894 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1894 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1365 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 70 L |
