1968 Ferrari 330 vs. 2001 Porsche 996
To start off, 2001 Porsche 996 is newer by 33 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, 2001 Porsche 996 (318 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1968 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Porsche 996 should accelerate faster than 1968 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 88 kg more than 2001 Porsche 996.
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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Porsche 996. (370 Nm). This means 1968 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Ferrari 330 | 2001 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Porsche |
| Model | 330 | 996 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3966 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 318 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 82.8 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 | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2360 mm |
