1988 BMW 525 vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 1988 BMW 525 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1988 BMW 525. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 525 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 525. (239 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 BMW 525 | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 525 | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4388 cc |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 239 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 282 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 | 1575 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
