1987 BMW 750 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1987 BMW 750 is newer by 24 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 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 BMW 750 weights approximately 365 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330.
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, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330. 1987 BMW 750 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 BMW 750 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1987 BMW 750 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 750 | 330 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4986 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 242 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 90 L |