2004 BMW M5 vs. 1992 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2004 BMW M5 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 BMW M5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW M5 (500 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1992 Ferrari F40. (472 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1992 Ferrari F40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW M5 weights approximately 658 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW M5. (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW M5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW M5 | 1992 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M5 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4999 cc | 2934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.7 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1758 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 22.7 L/100km | 19.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
