1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 1999 Honda NSX
To start off, 1999 Honda NSX is newer by 33 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 20 more horse power than 1999 Honda NSX. (276 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda NSX weights approximately 27 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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda NSX. (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 1999 Honda NSX | |
| Make | Ferrari | Honda |
| Model | 330 | NSX |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 3177 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 274 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |
