2008 BMW M3 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 2008 BMW M3 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW M3 (339 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (320 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 BMW M3.
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, 2008 BMW M3 (365 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 2008 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW M3 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 339 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 100 L |
