1960 Abarth 1000 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 1000 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 209 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 1000. (87 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 753 kg more than 1960 Abarth 1000. 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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 1000. (96 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 1000 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1000 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 992 cc | 3965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 96 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 246 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 90 L |
