1958 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1958 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (347 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB should accelerate faster than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 207 kg more than 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB (431 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette. (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Chevrolet Corvette.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Ferrari 365 GTB | |
Make | Chevrolet | Ferrari |
Model | Corvette | 365 GTB |
Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 347 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 431 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 98.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1197 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2410 mm |