1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1981 Porsche 930
To start off, 1981 Porsche 930 is newer by 18 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, both vehicles can yield 296 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 195 kg more than 1981 Porsche 930.
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, 1981 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1981 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 1981 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 930 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2510 mm |