1966 Ferrari 250 GTO vs. 1965 Ferrari 330GT
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO 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 4 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (296 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 515 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 250 GTO | 1965 Ferrari 330GT | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 250 GTO | 330GT |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 133 L | 90 L |
