2007 Ferrari F430 vs. 2012 BMW 525
To start off, 2012 BMW 525 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,308 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 2012 BMW 525. (217 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 525.
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 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 525. (450 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 525. 2012 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 2007 Ferrari F430 has manual transmission. 2007 Ferrari F430 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ferrari F430 | 2012 BMW 525 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | F430 | 525 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4907 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 70 L |
