1963 BMW 502 vs. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 BMW 502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 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 159 more horse power than 1963 BMW 502. (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 120 kg more than 1963 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 502. (240 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 BMW 502 | 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 502 | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 100 L |
