1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 2012 BMW 118
To start off, 2012 BMW 118 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 330GT would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 157 more horse power than 2012 BMW 118. (143 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 118 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 330GT.
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, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 118. (300 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 330GT | 2012 BMW 118 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 330GT | 118 |
Year Released | 1965 | 2012 |
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 | 300 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4360 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1411 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |