1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1978 Ford Capri
To start off, 1978 Ford Capri 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 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 188 more horse power than 1978 Ford Capri. (108 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 317 kg more than 1978 Ford Capri. 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ford Capri. (176 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 330 | 1978 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Capri |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3965 cc | 2294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 60.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1116 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 58 L |