1998 Acura NSX vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 1998 Acura NSX is newer by 31 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 3,966 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1998 Acura NSX. (291 HP @ 7100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1998 Acura NSX.
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, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Acura NSX. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Acura NSX | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Acura | Ferrari |
| Model | NSX | 330 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 268 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 Length | 4430 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2650 mm |
