1973 Ferrari 365 BB vs. 2010 BMW 550
To start off, 2010 BMW 550 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2010 BMW 550. (360 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 2010 BMW 550. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 550 weights approximately 555 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 2010 BMW 550 (488 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. (410 Nm). This means 2010 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | 2010 BMW 550 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 365 BB | 550 |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4388 cc | 4800 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4854 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2888 mm |
