1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1966 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1966 Ford Corsair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 330GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 330GT 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 241 more horse power than 1966 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 545 kg more than 1966 Ford Corsair. 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 330GT | 1966 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330GT | Corsair |
Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |