1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1972 Volkswagen SP2
To start off, 1972 Volkswagen SP2 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 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 222 more horse power than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Volkswagen SP2. (130 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Volkswagen SP2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Ferrari 330 | 1972 Volkswagen SP2 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 330 | SP2 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1677 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2410 mm |
