1979 Ferrari 400 vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 12 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 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 335 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Ferrari 400 | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ferrari |
| Model | 400 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4822 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 306 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 90 L |
