1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1966 Fiat 2300
To start off, both 1966 Ferrari 330 and 1966 Fiat 2300 were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 162 more horse power than 1966 Fiat 2300. (134 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat 2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 123 kg more than 1966 Fiat 2300. 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat 2300. (179 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat 2300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1966 Fiat 2300 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
| Model | 330 | 2300 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
