1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1975 Ford Capri
To start off, 1975 Ford Capri is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Ferrari 330 would be higher. 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 243 more horse power than 1975 Ford Capri. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1975 Ford Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 448 kg more than 1975 Ford Capri. 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 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ford Capri. (85 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ford Capri.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari 330 | 1975 Ford Capri | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | Capri |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1298 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2570 mm |