1977 BMW 728 vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 728. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 728 would be higher. At 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 BMW 728 weights approximately 11 kg more than 2008 Ferrari 360.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 728. (235 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 728 | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 728 | 360 |
Year Released | 1977 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3586 cc |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 235 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 288 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 | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 95 L |