1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1968 Fiat 124
To start off, both 1968 Ferrari 330 and 1968 Fiat 124 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 124. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 493 kg more than 1968 Fiat 124. 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, 1968 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 124. (112 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari 330 | 1968 Fiat 124 | |
Make | Ferrari | Fiat |
Model | 330 | 124 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 112 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 44 L |