1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1972 Ford Gran Torino
To start off, 1972 Ford Gran Torino is newer by 9 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 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Ford Gran Torino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (95 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Gran Torino weights approximately 186 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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Gran Torino. (245 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Gran Torino.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 1972 Ford Gran Torino | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Gran Torino |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 95 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1681 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 87 L |