1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti

To start off, 1978 Avanti Avanti is newer by 12 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 6,568 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (177 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Avanti Avanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 147 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, 1978 Avanti Avanti (442 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330. 1978 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ferrari 330 1978 Avanti Avanti
Make Ferrari Avanti
Model 330 Avanti
Year Released 1966 1978
Engine Size 3965 cc 6568 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 296 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 3400 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 442 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1433 kg 1580 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4910 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2780 mm


 

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