1993 BMW M5 vs. 1967 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1993 BMW M5 is newer by 26 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, 1993 BMW M5 (336 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 BMW M5 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. 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, 1993 BMW M5 (400 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 365 GT.
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1993 BMW M5 | 1967 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M5 | 365 GT |
Year Released | 1993 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3795 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 336 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 94.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1725 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |