1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 2000 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 550 is newer by 34 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 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (478 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330. 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 2000 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 330 | 550 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 478 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 563 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 299 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 114 L |
