1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1967 MG MGB
To start off, both 1967 Ferrari 330 and 1967 MG MGB were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 199 more horse power than 1967 MG MGB. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1967 MG MGB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 613 kg more than 1967 MG MGB. 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 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 MG MGB. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 MG MGB.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 1967 MG MGB | |
Make | Ferrari | MG |
Model | 330 | MGB |
Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2320 mm |