1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1981 Ford Capri
To start off, 1981 Ford Capri 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1981 Ford Capri. (158 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1981 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Capri. (221 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Ferrari 330 | 1981 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Capri |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 68.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |