1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1968 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 330 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 193 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1968 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GT | 330 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 90 L |
