1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1959 Riley 4-68
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 330GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Riley 4-68. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Riley 4-68 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1959 Riley 4-68. (63 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1959 Riley 4-68. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 338 kg more than 1959 Riley 4-68. 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, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Riley 4-68. (115 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Riley 4-68.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1959 Riley 4-68 | |
Make | Ferrari | Riley |
Model | 330GT | 4-68 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1489 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1092 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 45 L |