1998 BMW 740 vs. 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1998 BMW 740 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 (340 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1998 BMW 740. (286 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1998 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 BMW 740 weights approximately 808 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4.
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.
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1998 BMW 740 | 1977 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 740 | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 244 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1968 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2510 mm |