1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (230 HP @ 8800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 404 kg more than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo. (183 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Alfa Romeo Cuneo | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | Cuneo | 330 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 910 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2610 mm |
