2009 BMW 118 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 2009 BMW 118 is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 2009 BMW 118. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 118. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 118 weights approximately 92 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330.
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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 118. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 118.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 118 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 118 | 330 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1433 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 90 L |