1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 2006 Maserati GranSport
To start off, 2006 Maserati GranSport is newer by 40 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 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Maserati GranSport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Maserati GranSport (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Maserati GranSport should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2006 Maserati GranSport.
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, 2006 Maserati GranSport (453 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Maserati GranSport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 2006 Maserati GranSport | |
| Make | Ferrari | Maserati |
| Model | 330 | GranSport |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 453 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 290 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 73 L |
