1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1961 Ford Prefect
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 330 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect 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 261 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 655 kg more than 1961 Ford Prefect. 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 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Ford Prefect. (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Ford Prefect.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1961 Ford Prefect | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 330 | Prefect |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 778 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2220 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
