1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 645 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 356 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 52 L |