1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 11 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 381 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 330. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | V8 Volante | 330 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 71 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 | 1814 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2400 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 90 L |
