2009 BMW M6 vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB would be higher. At 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. (347 HP @ 7500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 328 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. 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 M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB. (431 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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2009 BMW M6 | 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | M6 | 365 GTB |
Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1197 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 127 L |