2004 BMW 760 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2004 BMW 760 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 6,129 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2004 BMW 760. (438 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 760 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
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, 2004 BMW 760 (602 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 550. (588 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 550. 2004 BMW 760 has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 760 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 760 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 760 | 550 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6129 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 438 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 95 L |
