2005 BMW 325 vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 325 weights approximately 356 kg more than 1987 Ferrari F40.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm) has 338 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1987 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 325 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1104 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 19.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
