1968 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider 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 133 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Spider | 330 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.6 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 90 L |
