1996 BMW 725 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1996 BMW 725 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 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 155 more horse power than 1996 BMW 725. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 725. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 725 weights approximately 352 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 BMW 725. (280 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 725 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 725 | 330 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2498 cc | 3965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |