1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 1985 Ford RS 200
To start off, 1985 Ford RS 200 is newer by 17 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 49 more horse power than 1985 Ford RS 200. (247 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford RS 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 253 kg more than 1985 Ford RS 200. 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford RS 200. (293 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford RS 200.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Ferrari 330 | 1985 Ford RS 200 | |
Make | Ferrari | Ford |
Model | 330 | RS 200 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3966 cc | 1804 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 293 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 116 L |