1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica
To start off, both 1963 Ferrari 330 and 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1963 Ferrari 330 and 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica are equipped with a 3,967 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 95 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 330. 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 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica. (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1963 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 400 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| 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 | 296 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 119 L |
