1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 2013 BMW 5 Series

To start off, 2013 BMW 5 Series is newer by 48 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 5 Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 5 Series (439 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 5 Series weights approximately 620 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2013 BMW 5 Series is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 BMW 5 Series will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 BMW 5 Series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 5 Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. 2013 BMW 5 Series has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 330GT has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 330GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 5 Series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1965 Ferrari 330GT 2013 BMW 5 Series
Make Ferrari BMW
Model 330GT 5 Series
Year Released 1965 2013
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3967 cc 4395 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 300 HP 439 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 391 Nm 651 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 10.0 :1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 240 km/hour 240 km/hour
Drive Type Rear AWD
Transmission Type Manual 8-speed automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 2050 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4905 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 2094 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1464 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2968 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 70 L