1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1955 Lancia Aurelia
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 373 kg more than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Lancia Aurelia. (186 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 330 | 1955 Lancia Aurelia | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lancia |
| Model | 330 | Aurelia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2460 mm |
