1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 2004 Noble M14
To start off, 2004 Noble M14 is newer by 38 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, 2004 Noble M14 (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M14 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 350 kg more than 2004 Noble M14.
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, 2004 Noble M14 (522 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M14 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 2004 Noble M14 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Noble |
| Model | 330 | M14 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
