1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 14 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 41 more horse power than 1977 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1977 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 308. 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 308 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 255 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2560 mm |
