1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 GT 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 56 more horse power than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (240 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 450 kg more than 1958 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1958 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
