1979 BMW 728 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1979 BMW 728 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1979 BMW 728. (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 728. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1979 BMW 728. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 728. (240 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 728.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 728 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 728 | 330 |
Year Released | 1979 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2788 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 181 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |