2005 BMW M3 vs. 1991 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2005 BMW M3 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 2005 BMW M3. (323 HP @ 7900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW M3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW M3 weights approximately 600 kg more than 1991 Ferrari F40.
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, 1991 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW M3. (372 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW M3 | 1991 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 323 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 372 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
