1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1965 MG MGB
To start off, both 1965 Ferrari 330GT and 1965 MG MGB were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 211 more horse power than 1965 MG MGB. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1965 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 524 kg more than 1965 MG MGB. 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1965 MG MGB | |
Make | Ferrari | MG |
Model | 330GT | MGB |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 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 | 1430 kg | 906 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2320 mm |