1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1978 Fiat 131
To start off, 1978 Fiat 131 is newer by 15 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 237 more horse power than 1978 Fiat 131. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 272 kg more than 1978 Fiat 131. 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Fiat 131. (113 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 1978 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 330 | 131 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2500 mm |