1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2004 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2004 Toyota MR2 is newer by 41 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 154 more horse power than 2004 Toyota MR2. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota MR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 430 kg more than 2004 Toyota MR2. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota MR2. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 2004 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Toyota |
| Model | 330 | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 91.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 48 L |
