2008 BMW 525 vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC (317 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2008 BMW 525. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 525. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW 525 weights approximately 230 kg more than 1968 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.
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2008 BMW 525 | 1968 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 365 GTC |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 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 | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.1 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |