1956 BMW 502 vs. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 BMW 502 would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1956 BMW 502. (100 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1956 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 194 kg more than 1956 BMW 502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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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1956 BMW 502 | 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 502 | 365 GT |
Year Released | 1956 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4388 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1416 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |