2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 1990 BMW 850
To start off, 2001 Ferrari 360 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 BMW 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 BMW 850 would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1990 BMW 850. (297 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1990 BMW 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 BMW 850 weights approximately 100 kg more than 2001 Ferrari 360.
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 BMW 850 (450 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (375 Nm). This means 1990 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360. 1990 BMW 850 has automatic transmission and 2001 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2001 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 BMW 850 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 1990 BMW 850 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | 850 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2690 mm |
