1998 BMW V12 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360

To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 BMW V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 BMW V12 would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 BMW V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW V12 weights approximately 89 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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360. 1998 BMW V12 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. 1998 BMW V12 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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