1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2007 Lexus IS
To start off, 2007 Lexus IS is newer by 44 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 91 more horse power than 2007 Lexus IS. (205 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lexus IS weights approximately 313 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 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lexus IS. (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lexus IS. 2007 Lexus IS 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. 2007 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 2007 Lexus IS | |
Make | Ferrari | Lexus |
Model | 330 | IS |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 205 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
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 | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 65 L |