1992 BMW 850 vs. 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1992 BMW 850 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 5,500 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 BMW 850 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1992 BMW 850. (295 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 1992 BMW 850.
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, 1992 BMW 850 (447 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC. (430 Nm). This means 1992 BMW 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 850 | 1972 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 850 | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
