1998 BMW V12 vs. 1988 Ferrari F40

To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1998 BMW V12. (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW V12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 514 kg more than 1988 Ferrari F40.

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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari F40. (720 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari F40. 1998 BMW V12 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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