2006 BMW M3 vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 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, 2006 BMW M3 (355 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. 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, 2006 BMW M3 (370 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
