1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2011 BMW 535
To start off, 2011 BMW 535 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 535 (311 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 535 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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, 2011 BMW 535 (600 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 535 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330. 2011 BMW 535 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW 535 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 2011 BMW 535 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 535 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4899 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1464 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2968 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
