1966 Austin A 40 vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 249 more horse power than 1966 Austin A 40. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1966 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 671 kg more than 1966 Austin A 40. 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Austin A 40. (81 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Austin A 40 | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Austin | Ferrari |
| Model | A 40 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1098 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 81 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.7 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 90 L |
