1977 BMW 520 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1977 BMW 520 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1977 BMW 520. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 520 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 520. (280 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 520.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 520 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 365 GTC |
Year Released | 1977 | 1971 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1951 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 430 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |