1981 BMW 745 vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1981 BMW 745 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1981 BMW 745. (252 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1981 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 20 kg more than 1981 BMW 745. 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, 1981 BMW 745 (380 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 BMW 745 | 1967 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 745 | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3430 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
