1967 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 BMW 118. 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, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (190 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 365 GT | 2012 BMW 118 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 365 GT | 118 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1411 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |
