1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 43 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 4,966 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 1330 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1966 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1966 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1966 Ferrari 330 | 2009 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | S |
Year Released | 1966 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4966 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |