1998 Ferrari Maranello vs. 2012 BMW 750
To start off, 2012 BMW 750 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 24 more horse power than 2012 BMW 750. (455 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 750 weights approximately 550 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, 2012 BMW 750 (697 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Maranello. (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Maranello. 2012 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari Maranello has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari Maranello will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari Maranello | 2012 BMW 750 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | Maranello | 750 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 479 HP | 455 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 697 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 82 L |
