2009 BMW 120 vs. 1992 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2009 BMW 120 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,934 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 2009 BMW 120. (154 HP @ 6700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 120 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1992 Ferrari F40.
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, 1992 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 375 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 120. (200 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 120 | 1992 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 120 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2934 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 472 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 575 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 69.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 7.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 120 L |
