2001 BMW 740 vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2001 BMW 740 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 2001 BMW 740. (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 740 weights approximately 682 kg more than 1990 Ferrari F40.
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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 740. (410 Nm). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 740. 2001 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1990 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1990 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 BMW 740 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 740 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1782 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2460 mm |
