1999 Ferrari F50 vs. 2010 BMW 528
To start off, 2010 BMW 528 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Ferrari F50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Ferrari F50 would be higher. 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 441 more horse power than 2010 BMW 528. (230 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 528. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 528 weights approximately 665 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Because 2010 BMW 528 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ferrari F50. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 BMW 528 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 BMW 528. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Ferrari F50 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 BMW 528.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Ferrari F50 | 2010 BMW 528 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | F50 | 528 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4698 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 671 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10497 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 521 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 8000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1665 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2888 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 84 L | 70 L |
