1964 Citroen DS vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Citroen DS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Citroen DS would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 1964 Citroen DS. (82 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1964 Citroen DS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1964 Citroen DS. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Ferrari 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Ferrari 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1964 Citroen DS, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Citroen DS. (144 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Citroen DS.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Citroen DS | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | DS | 330 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 3966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.4 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 166 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 90 L |