1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2012 BMW 330
To start off, 2012 BMW 330 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 40 more horse power than 2012 BMW 330. (256 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 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, 2012 BMW 330 (540 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 2012 BMW 330 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| 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 | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4624 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1811 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1384 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 57 L |
