2007 BMW 740 vs. 1966 Ferrari 275
To start off, 2007 BMW 740 is newer by 41 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 4,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 740 (302 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 275. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 275. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 740 weights approximately 810 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 275. 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 740 (390 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 275. (294 Nm). This means 2007 BMW 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 275. 2007 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. 2007 BMW 740 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 740 | 1966 Ferrari 275 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 740 | 275 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4000 cc | 3285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 302 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 294 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1985 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 133 L |