1965 AC 427 vs. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC 427. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC 427 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (317 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC weights approximately 123 kg more than 1965 AC 427.
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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC. 1965 AC 427 has automatic transmission and 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC has manual transmission. 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 AC 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC 427 | 1969 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 427 | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 652 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |
