2006 BMW 335 vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 2006 BMW 335 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2006 BMW 335. (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 335. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 335 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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, 2006 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
2006 BMW 335 | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 335 | 365 GTC |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2978 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |