1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 2012 BMW 530
To start off, 2012 BMW 530 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2012 BMW 530. (271 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 530.
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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 BMW 530. (310 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 BMW 530. 2012 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari 330 | 2012 BMW 530 | |
Make | Ferrari | BMW |
Model | 330 | 530 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 310 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4907 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2968 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |