1969 Abarth 1300 vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1969 Abarth 1300 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1969 Abarth 1300. (123 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1969 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 859 kg more than 1969 Abarth 1300. 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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Abarth 1300. (130 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Abarth 1300 | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | 1300 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 90 L |
