1979 BMW 628 vs. 1965 Ferrari 330GT
To start off, 1979 BMW 628 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 330GT would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1979 BMW 628. (181 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 628. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 BMW 628 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 330GT.
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, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 628. (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 628.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 628 | 1965 Ferrari 330GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 628 | 330GT |
Year Released | 1979 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |