1971 BMW 3 vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1971 BMW 3 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 53 kg more than 1971 BMW 3. 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (255 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 3 | 330 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 180 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 390 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2400 mm |