1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2012 BMW 320
To start off, 2012 BMW 320 is newer by 49 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2012 BMW 320. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 320.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 320. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 2012 BMW 320 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 330 | 320 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 380 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 | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4624 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1429 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |