1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1979 Ford Ranchero
To start off, 1979 Ford Ranchero is newer by 16 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 188 more horse power than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ford Ranchero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 570 kg more than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 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) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ford Ranchero. (170 Nm). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ford Ranchero. 1979 Ford Ranchero 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. 1979 Ford Ranchero will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 1979 Ford Ranchero | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Ranchero |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1992 cc |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 170 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2300 mm |