1969 BMW 1600 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1969 BMW 1600 is newer by 3 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1969 BMW 1600. (98 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 504 kg more than 1969 BMW 1600. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
1969 BMW 1600 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 1600 | 330 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 90 L |