1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 2013 BMW 6 series
To start off, 2013 BMW 6 series is newer by 47 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 4,395 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 BMW 6 series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 BMW 6 series (439 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 BMW 6 series should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 BMW 6 series weights approximately 439 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330. 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, 2013 BMW 6 series (651 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2013 BMW 6 series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330. 2013 BMW 6 series has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 BMW 6 series will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Ferrari 330 | 2013 BMW 6 series | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 330 | 6 series |
Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
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 | 296 HP | 439 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0 :1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5009 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2081 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |