2009 BMW 750 vs. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2009 BMW 750 is newer by 21 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 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2009 BMW 750. (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 750 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1988 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, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 750. (491 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 750. 2009 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1988 Ferrari Testarossa has manual transmission. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 750 | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 750 | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 491 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1950 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |
