2007 BMW 335 vs. 1987 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 20 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 335 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 2007 BMW 335. (282 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 616 kg more than 1987 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, 2007 BMW 335 (581 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari F40. (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari F40. 2007 BMW 335 has automatic transmission and 1987 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1987 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 335 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 335 | 1987 Ferrari F40 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 335 | F40 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1987 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 2936 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 472 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 581 Nm | 575 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 6.3 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 120 L |