1961 Chrysler Imperial vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chrysler Imperial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chrysler Imperial would be higher. At 5,802 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chrysler Imperial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1961 Chrysler Imperial. (276 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 Chrysler Imperial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chrysler Imperial weights approximately 865 kg more than 1967 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Chrysler Imperial (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Chrysler Imperial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Chrysler Imperial | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Imperial | 330 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5802 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2360 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6170 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3800 mm | 2650 mm |
