1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. (70 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 weights approximately 30 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Armstrong Siddeley 16 | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | 16 | 330 |
Year Released | 1945 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2650 mm |