1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1971 Plymouth Barracuda
To start off, 1971 Plymouth Barracuda is newer by 5 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 194 more horse power than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (102 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 95 kg more than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Plymouth Barracuda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1971 Plymouth Barracuda | |
| Make | Ferrari | Plymouth |
| Model | 330 | Barracuda |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 3250 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1405 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2760 mm |
