2005 BMW 740 vs. 1966 Ferrari 275
To start off, 2005 BMW 740 is newer by 39 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 3,901 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 BMW 740. (255 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 740. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 BMW 740 weights approximately 915 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 BMW 740 (600 Nm) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 275. (294 Nm). This means 2005 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 275. 2005 BMW 740 has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 275 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 275 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 BMW 740 | 1966 Ferrari 275 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 740 | 275 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3901 cc | 3285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 600 Nm | 294 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2090 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 133 L |