1970 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 2008 BMW 630
To start off, 2008 BMW 630 is newer by 38 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 4,388 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 63 more horse power than 2008 BMW 630. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 630. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 45 kg more than 2008 BMW 630. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 630. (300 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 630. 2008 BMW 630 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 630 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Ferrari 365 GT | 2008 BMW 630 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 365 GT | 630 |
Year Released | 1970 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4388 cc | 2994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2790 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |