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


 

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