2007 BMW 335 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 2007 BMW 335 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 335 (302 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 335 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1963 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, 2007 BMW 335 (400 Nm @ 1300 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 335 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 335 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 335 | 330 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1963 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | 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 | 1525 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 90 L |