1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado

To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 46 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (360 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1357 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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (515 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Ferrari 330 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
Make Ferrari Chevrolet
Model 330 Silverado
Year Released 1966 2012
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3965 cc 5998 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 296 HP 360 HP
Engine RPM 7000 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 390 Nm 515 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 8.8:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1433 kg 2790 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 6580 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 2040 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 4250 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 129 L