1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 300 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 294 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Ferrari 360 (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1600 | 360 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 95 L |
