2007 BMW 330 vs. 1966 Ferrari 312
To start off, 2007 BMW 330 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 312 would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 BMW 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 312 (355 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2007 BMW 330. (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 312 should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 330 weights approximately 990 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 312.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 330 | 1966 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 312 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2410 mm |