2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 1967 Ferrari 330
To start off, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is newer by 38 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 4,244 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (399 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1967 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 1967 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione weights approximately 5 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. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (450 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 330. (390 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 1967 Ferrari 330 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Ferrari |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 330 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4244 cc | 3966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 399 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
