1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1979 Porsche 924
To start off, 1979 Porsche 924 is newer by 13 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 88 more horse power than 1979 Porsche 924. (208 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1979 Porsche 924. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1979 Porsche 924. 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 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Porsche 924. (280 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Porsche 924.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 330 | 1979 Porsche 924 | |
Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
Model | 330 | 924 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1179 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 84 L |