1985 BMW M6 vs. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, both 1985 BMW M6 and 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1985 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 325 kg more than 1985 BMW M6.
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, 1985 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS. (289 Nm). This means 1985 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 BMW M6 | 1985 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M6 | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3451 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2350 mm |
