1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1981 Fiat 131
To start off, 1981 Fiat 131 is newer by 15 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 225 more horse power than 1981 Fiat 131. (71 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Fiat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 373 kg more than 1981 Fiat 131. 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 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Fiat 131. (110 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Fiat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 330 | 1981 Fiat 131 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 330 | 131 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1367 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 7.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2500 mm |