1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1972 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1972 Ford GT 40 is newer by 5 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 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 535 kg more than 1972 Ford GT 40.
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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 1972 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.9 mm |
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 | 960 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 980 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 125 L |