1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 6,999 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (400 HP) has 104 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 39 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (624 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 330 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6999 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 296 HP |
Torque | 624 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1500 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |