1975 BMW 1602 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1975 BMW 1602 is newer by 4 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 235 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1602. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1602. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 680 kg more than 1975 BMW 1602. 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (364 Nm) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1602. (130 Nm). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1602.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1602 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 1602 | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 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 | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
