2007 BMW 550 vs. 1989 Ferrari F40

To start off, 2007 BMW 550 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 4,797 cc, 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 550 (657 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1989 Ferrari F40. (640 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 550 should accelerate faster than 1989 Ferrari F40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 397 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 550. (490 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 550. 2007 BMW 550 has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 550 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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