1999 BMW 330 vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, both 1999 BMW 330 and 1999 Ferrari F50 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,698 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Ferrari F50 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 488 more horse power than 1999 BMW 330. (183 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1999 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 BMW 330 weights approximately 620 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Because 1999 BMW 330 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ferrari F50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 BMW 330 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Ferrari F50 (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 330. (390 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 BMW 330 | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | F50 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 69 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 84 L |
