2006 BMW 530 vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (255 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530.
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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW 530. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 530 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | F40 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1990 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2999 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 622 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 720 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |