2007 BMW 760 vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 BMW 760. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 BMW 760 would be higher. At 5,971 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 BMW 760 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 BMW 760. (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 760. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 760 weights approximately 700 kg more than 2008 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 760 (600 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 760 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 760 | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 760 | F430 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5971 cc | 4309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 439 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 315 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 4.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.6 L/100km | 18.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 110 L |
