1971 Ferrari 365 GT vs. 2012 BMW 123
To start off, 2012 BMW 123 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2012 BMW 123. (202 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 123. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 115 kg more than 2012 BMW 123. 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 123 (400 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 2012 BMW 123 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | 2012 BMW 123 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 365 GT | 123 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1423 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 51 L |
