1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (75 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 65 kg more than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Armstrong Siddeley Whitley | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Armstrong Siddeley | Ferrari |
Model | Whitley | 330 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2309 cc | 3966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2650 mm |