1952 BMW 501 vs. 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 BMW 501 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1952 BMW 501. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1952 BMW 501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 BMW 501 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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.
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1952 BMW 501 | 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 501 | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1285 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2510 mm |