1977 BMW 728 vs. 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1977 BMW 728 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1977 BMW 728. (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 348 kg more than 1977 BMW 728. 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.
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1977 BMW 728 | 1974 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 728 | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1977 | 1974 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 228 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1884 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 65 L |