1997 BMW 730 vs. 1966 Ferrari 275
To start off, 1997 BMW 730 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,283 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (256 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1997 BMW 730. (190 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1997 BMW 730. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 BMW 730 weights approximately 475 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275.
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.
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1997 BMW 730 | 1966 Ferrari 275 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 730 | 275 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3283 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 256 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 133 L |