1962 BMW 1500 vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 BMW 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 BMW 1500 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1962 BMW 1500. (80 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS should accelerate faster than 1962 BMW 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS weights approximately 477 kg more than 1962 BMW 1500. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (364 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 BMW 1500. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 BMW 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 BMW 1500 | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1500 | 365 GTS |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1043 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2410 mm |
