Difference between Ferrari and BMW
BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) and Ferrari are two of the most exotic and reputable cars on the market today. BMW and Ferrari manufacturers make nice cars and each with their own distinguishable features that separate them from each other. The German BMW company was founded in 1916 and they continue to thrive as create luxury and performance cars. Now the Ferrari manufacturers are definitely a force to be reckoned with as they dominate the racing aspects of cars. The Ferrari company based in Italy, was founded on 1929 and they currently sponsor many race car drivers around the world.
Which Car Is The Fastest?
The fastest Ferrari car is being revealed as the Ferrari Enzo with a top speed of 218 miles per hour running on an engine V-12 that is capable if dishing out 660-horsepower. Recently, the 2011 Ferrari 458 Italia First Drive was presented at top speeds of 202 miles per hour. The fastest known BMW is the G-Power M6 Hurricane CS which has a lightning top speed of 230 miles per hour! Another fast BMW is the 2009 M6 with top speeds of 155 miles per hour and can, in 4.6 seconds, accelerate to 60 miles per hour.
The Price Comparison
The most expensive BMW car is the BMW 7-Series 760LI Sedan which will run up to $136,000 but the cheapest affordable BMW is at $28,000 for the BMW 128i. The most expensive Ferrari is the Ferrari 250 GTO which was noted to be sold to a Japanese main for $15,000,000; namely because the model is a collector's item because there are only 36 of them made. The cheapest of Ferraris is the 1980 Mondial V-8; priced at around $15,000 to $30,000.
Visual Effects
The Enzo Ferrari is no doubt a milestone for Ferrari manufacturers. Red being the main color of this car, the body is made from the technology of Formula One with a carbon-fiber body. The shape is modified to resemble the F1 cars but suitable enough to run on the road. The car uses electro hydraulic manual transmission which performs with an automatic clutch. It is not like the traditional manual-shift cars. All the driver has to do is use the shift lever and the car will operate the clutch and throttle to appropriate revs and engage clutch when needed.
The BMW M6 Coupe is the dominant beauty in the world of BMW. It has a sleek design of carbon fiber with plastic roof paneling and thermo plastic front wings with aluminum doors. The top speed is 205 miles per hour once the limiter is removed and runs on a V-10 S85 motor. It is light-weight around 3,770 pounds and compact enough for smooth handling.
Summary
- Even though Ferraris are ideal for racing and thrive in the Formula 1 trials; the BMW currently is the fastest of them both with a whopping speed of 230 mph
- BMW is a luxury model and is therefore the most expensive when it comes to the cheapest whereas the Ferrari is the cheapest when it comes down to the cheapest new car
- The Ferrari models run up to over a million dollars but the BMW never even hits the 200,000 mark
