1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1988 Ford Fairlane

To start off, 1988 Ford Fairlane is newer by 25 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 4,089 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (138 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fairlane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ford Fairlane weights approximately 135 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fairlane. (304 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fairlane. 1988 Ford Fairlane 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. 1988 Ford Fairlane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1963 Ferrari 330 1988 Ford Fairlane
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 330 Fairlane
Year Released 1963 1988
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3967 cc 4089 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 391 Nm 304 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1495 kg 1630 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 5020 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2950 mm


 

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