1996 BMW 545 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1996 BMW 545 is newer by 30 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 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 545 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 BMW 545. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 545. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 545 weights approximately 217 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, 1996 BMW 545 (440 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 545 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 545 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 545 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1650 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
