2007 BMW M6 vs. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2007 BMW M6 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,997 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW M6 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. 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, 2007 BMW M6 (520 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW M6 | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M6 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4997 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 520 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2005 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2560 mm |
