1966 Ferrari 330 vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. (266 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 570 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 330.
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, both vehicles can yield 390 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder 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 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ferrari 330 | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
| Model | 330 | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1834 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
