2007 BMW 745 vs. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2007 BMW 745 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 BMW 745. (326 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 745 weights approximately 530 kg more than 1985 Ferrari Testarossa.
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 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari Testarossa. 2007 BMW 745 has automatic transmission and 1985 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1985 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 745 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 BMW 745 | 1985 Ferrari Testarossa | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 745 | Testarossa |
Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 385 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1585 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1140 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2560 mm |