1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 330 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 483 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 250 GTO |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 73.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 133 L |
