1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 330 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 753 kg more than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1956 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
