1971 BMW 3 vs. 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 (339 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 BMW 3 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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.
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1971 BMW 3 | 1978 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 3 | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1978 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 339 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 239 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 | 1380 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2510 mm |