1965 Ferrari 330GT vs. 1969 Ford Capri

To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 4 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 177 more horse power than 1969 Ford Capri. (123 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1969 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 390 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ford Capri. (199 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ford Capri.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Ferrari 330GT 1969 Ford Capri
Make Ferrari Ford
Model 330GT Capri
Year Released 1965 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3967 cc 2294 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 300 HP 123 HP
Engine RPM 6600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 391 Nm 199 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 9.0:1
Top Speed 240 km/hour 178 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1430 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 4810 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1380 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2650 mm 2540 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 41 L