1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1966 Rover P5
To start off, 1966 Rover P5 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 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 174 more horse power than 1966 Rover P5. (122 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1966 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Rover P5 weights approximately 278 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Rover P5. (217 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Rover P5. 1966 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1963 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1963 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1966 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1966 Rover P5 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 330 | P5 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
