1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1965 Ferrari 330GT
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 330GT is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica would be higher. Both 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica and 1965 Ferrari 330GT are equipped with a 3,967 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (336 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. (300 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 160 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 330GT. 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, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1965 Ferrari 330GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | 330GT |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 336 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 119 L | 90 L |
