1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1971 Ford Capri
To start off, 1971 Ford Capri is newer by 8 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 148 more horse power than 1971 Ford Capri. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 433 kg more than 1971 Ford Capri. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Capri. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1971 Ford Capri | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Capri |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2637 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 202 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 | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |
