1968 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 6 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle. (298 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Chevelle | 330 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3768 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 140 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1501 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 90 L |