2007 BMW 523 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4
To start off, 2007 BMW 523 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (340 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 523. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 BMW 523. 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 (423 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 523. 2007 BMW 523 has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 BMW 523 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 523 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 523 | 365 GTC 4 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 423 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |