1993 BMW 5.8 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1993 BMW 5.8 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 5,800 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 BMW 5.8 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW 5.8 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
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, 1993 BMW 5.8 (786 Nm) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 1993 BMW 5.8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1993 BMW 5.8 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 5.8 | 365 GT |
Year Released | 1993 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5800 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 320 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 786 Nm | 364 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |