1972 AMC Matador vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1972 AMC Matador is newer by 5 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 6,571 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 AMC Matador is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1972 AMC Matador. (255 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1972 AMC Matador. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 AMC Matador weights approximately 239 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 330.
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, 1972 AMC Matador (468 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 AMC Matador will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 330. 1972 AMC Matador has automatic transmission and 1967 Ferrari 330 has manual transmission. 1967 Ferrari 330 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 AMC Matador will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 AMC Matador | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | AMC | Ferrari |
| Model | Matador | 330 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6571 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 468 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 105.6 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5210 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 90 L |
