2006 BMW M3 vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 2006 BMW M3 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW M3 (338 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW M3 weights approximately 160 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 330. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 BMW M3. (365 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 BMW M3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 BMW M3 | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | BMW | Ferrari |
| Model | M3 | 330 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3244 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 338 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1655 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |
