1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 41 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 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 467 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 330.
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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (225 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 330 | C |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 2398 cc |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 390 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 68.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 62 L |