2001 Ferrari 360 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2012 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 320 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, 2012 BMW 740 (447 Nm) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ferrari 360. (375 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ferrari 360. 2012 BMW 740 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. 2012 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ferrari 360 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 360 | 740 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
