1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1983 Toyota Century
To start off, 1983 Toyota Century is newer by 20 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Century weights approximately 348 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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Century. 1983 Toyota Century 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. 1983 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 1983 Toyota Century | |
Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
Model | 330 | Century |
Year Released | 1963 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2870 mm |