1979 BMW 725 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1979 BMW 725 is newer by 13 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 148 more horse power than 1979 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 725.
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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 725 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 725 | 330 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2610 mm |