1988 BMW 520 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1988 BMW 520 is newer by 22 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 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1988 BMW 520. (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 520. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 520 weights approximately 137 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 520. (174 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 520. 1988 BMW 520 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 BMW 520 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 520 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 520 | 330 |
Year Released | 1988 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |