1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 330 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (106 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 158 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 330 | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 330 | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1337 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 71 L |
