1971 BMW Touring vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4
To start off, both 1971 BMW Touring and 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (423 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | Touring | 365 GTC 4 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2410 mm |
