1998 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2012 BMW 535
To start off, 2012 BMW 535 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (479 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2012 BMW 535. (300 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 535 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 535. (406 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Maranello | 2012 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Maranello | 535 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 2979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 479 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 89.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1845 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 70 L |
