1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 47 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 10 kg more than 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia.
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, 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 2010 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 458 Italia |
Year Released | 1963 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 570 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 539 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4526 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1938 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1214 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |