1996 Acura NSX vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1996 Acura NSX is newer by 33 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 25 more horse power than 1996 Acura NSX. (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1996 Acura NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1996 Acura NSX. 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Acura NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 330 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 275 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
