2009 BMW 550 vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2009 BMW 550 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 550 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1986 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, 2009 BMW 550 (489 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. (475 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 550 | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 550 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 360 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 489 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.3 mm | 78 mm |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2560 mm |
