2007 BMW 130 vs. 1989 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2007 BMW 130 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 2007 BMW 130. (266 HP @ 6650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 130.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (721 Nm) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 130. (427 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 130.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 130 | 1989 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 130 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2979 cc | 2936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 640 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6650 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 721 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 74 L |
