1979 BMW 735 vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS
To start off, 1979 BMW 735 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1979 BMW 735. (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 735. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 735 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS.
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, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS (364 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 735. (309 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 735.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 735 | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTS | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 735 | 365 GTS |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
