1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1968 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1968 Nissan Skyline is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 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 207 more horse power than 1968 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 405 kg more than 1968 Nissan Skyline. 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 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 1968 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Ferrari | Nissan |
Model | 330 | Skyline |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2650 mm |