1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 12 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 41 more horse power than 1979 Ferrari 308. (255 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1979 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 130 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
Model | 330 | 308 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2560 mm |