1966 Ferrari 275 vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 3,285 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 275 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 275. (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 275. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 275 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
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, 1999 Venturi 400 (520 Nm) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 275. (294 Nm). This means 1999 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 275.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 275 | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Venturi |
| Model | 275 | 400 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3285 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |
