1963 BMW 1800 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, both 1963 BMW 1800 and 1963 Ferrari 330 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1963 BMW 1800. (90 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1963 BMW 1800. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 395 kg more than 1963 BMW 1800. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 BMW 1800. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 BMW 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1963 BMW 1800 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 1800 | 330 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1766 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 156 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |