1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1972 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1972 Ford Mustang is newer by 6 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 5,753 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1972 Ford Mustang. (178 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Ford Mustang. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Ford Mustang weights approximately 94 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330.
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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford Mustang. (385 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 330 | 1972 Ford Mustang | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Mustang |
Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3965 cc | 5753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1527 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 87 L |