1996 BMW 840 vs. 1968 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1996 BMW 840. (282 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1996 BMW 840. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 457 kg more than 1968 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 840 (440 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Ferrari 330. 1996 BMW 840 has automatic transmission and 1968 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1968 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 BMW 840 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 840 | 1968 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | 840 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
