2009 BMW 530 vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4
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 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 86 more horse power than 2009 BMW 530. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 530.
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 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 530. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 530. 2009 BMW 530 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. 2009 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 BMW 530 | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC 4 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 530 | 365 GTC 4 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1971 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 423 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 250 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 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 |