2009 BMW M3 vs. 1990 Ferrari F40
To start off, 2009 BMW M3 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2009 BMW M3. (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW M3.
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, 1990 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 425 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW M3. (295 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW M3 | 1990 Ferrari F40 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | F40 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3999 cc | 2997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 414 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 120 L |
