1969 Ferrari 365 GTC vs. 2012 BMW M3
To start off, 2012 BMW M3 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW M3 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. 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, 2012 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | 2012 BMW M3 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 365 GTC | M3 |
Year Released | 1969 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2761 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 63 L |