1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 2012 BMW 120
To start off, 2012 BMW 120 is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 2012 BMW 120. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 13 kg more than 2012 BMW 120. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 120. (380 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 2012 BMW 120 | |
| Make | Ferrari | BMW |
| Model | 330 | 120 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4324 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1765 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 51 L |
