1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1969 Rover 2000
To start off, 1969 Rover 2000 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 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 190 more horse power than 1969 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 138 kg more than 1969 Rover 2000. 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1969 Rover 2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Rover |
| Model | 330 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 54 L |
