2009 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 38 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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 290 kg more than 2009 BMW 530. 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, 2009 BMW 530 (480 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT. (364 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ferrari 365 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 530 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 530 | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 364 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 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 | 1320 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
