1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 vs. 2012 BMW 740
To start off, 2012 BMW 740 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 would be higher. 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 25 more horse power than 2012 BMW 740. (315 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 740 weights approximately 490 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4.
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 740 (447 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. (423 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. 2012 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 | 2012 BMW 740 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 365 GTC 4 | 740 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5215 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1479 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 82 L |
