2007 BMW 550 vs. 2009 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2009 Ferrari F430 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 550 would be higher. At 4,799 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ferrari F430 (503 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2007 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 550 weights approximately 267 kg more than 2009 Ferrari F430.
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 550 (489 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ferrari F430. (470 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 550 | 2009 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 550 | F430 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 360 HP | 503 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 489 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 3.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1458 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 17.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 95 L |