1978 Citroen Visa vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1978 Citroen Visa is newer by 15 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 261 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 761 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Ferrari 330 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ferrari 330. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1978 Citroen Visa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (51 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Citroen Visa | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | Citroen | Ferrari |
Model | Visa | 330 |
Year Released | 1978 | 1963 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 652 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 51 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 124 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 734 kg | 1495 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |