1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 2002 BMW Z8
To start off, 2002 BMW Z8 is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 25 kg more than 2002 BMW Z8.
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, 2002 BMW Z8 (500 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 2002 BMW Z8 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 365 GT | Z8 |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 73 L |
