1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 4 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 237 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 615 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 330 | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Corsair |
Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |