1985 Abarth Lancia 037 vs. 1966 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 (346 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1966 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 should accelerate faster than 1966 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 473 kg more than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
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, 1966 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037. (300 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Abarth Lancia 037.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Abarth Lancia 037 | 1966 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
| Model | Lancia 037 | 330 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 3965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 1433 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
